Researchers have found (in One study) that playing Tetris after a traumatic event greatly decreases the ammoun and severity of traumatic flashbacks. They are looking into how this cna be used to Treat PTSD.
The aim of playing Tetris was to provide a form of mental stimulation (visiospatial cognitive stimulation) that would, as the researchers put it, serve as a ’cognitive vaccine’ to prevent the flashbacks associated with PTSD from developing. This study has demonstrated its potential if used during the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event.
This includes the fact that it was necessary to stimulate ‘trauma’ by making the participants watch a film. How accurately this represents real life traumatic experiences is questionable.
In Previous studies it has been proven that Tetris has an affect on our mental State, even when asleep.
And select the ” Replaying the Game” Article
Hopefully this new study of PTSD and Tetris will find more support!
The Full Tetris and PTSD article has been hosted by me HERE<—-
Oh! And if you want to play Tetris Yourself, Try it here
