Could a beloved video game stop PTSD in its tracks? 🎮 Smartest Year Ever explores the groundbreaking science behind Tetris as Trauma Therapy. Learn how this nostalgic block-stacking game is helping disrupt intrusive memories, reduce trauma, and even curb cravings. Featuring research from Oxford University and beyond, this episode shows how science meets fun in the most unexpected way.
Sources:
Holmes, E. A., et al., "Can Playing the Computer Game 'Tetris' Reduce the Build-Up of Flashbacks for Trauma?" PLOS ONE
American Psychological Association - Using Games to Heal
BBC Future - The Tetris Effect on Mental Health
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