Anyone who has ever played ‘Tetris’ knows how addictive the ’80s video game can be. Scientists say the Tetris Effect may even have psychological benefits for people coping with PTSD.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder How Tetris Might Help Prevent PTSD A video game may affect how traumatic experiences get imprinted on the brain. Posted February 22, 2025 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley ...

Tetris may have potential as a supplemental strategy for managing trauma symptoms, but it should be used with caution. While research indicates it may help reduce intrusive thoughts, it is not a ...

So, does it work? Research on the effects of Tetris on PTSD is still evolving. The initial study in 2009 successfully resulted in three times fewer intrusions than the non-Tetris group.

In the current study, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine whether playing Tetris reduces flashbacks in patients with PTSD. To do so, they recruited 144 participants with ...

Technology Research suggests Tetris can be a surprising fix for PTSD flashbacks Researchers find playing Tetris reduces PTSD flashbacks in trauma-exposed workers. News Desk September 24, 2024 ...

Tetris involves a spatial reasoning skill called mental rotation, which can help distract the brain shortly after traumatic events, and also reduce flashbacks of historic events ...

A session of treatment including playing Tetris for just 20 minutes has been shown to reduce the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms for up to six months in healthcare workers.

A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare ...

In the current study, the researchers focused on getting rid of flashbacks. By replacing intrusive memories using a visual task, other PTSD symptoms can also be reduced. Mental rotation using Tetris ...

A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare ...