Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma

Update: 2024-07-27

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For people with PTSD, flashbacks can be an unwelcome and distressing experience. To tackle this problem, researchers have turned to Tetris.

Yep - the falling blocks puzzle game from the '80s.

Today, we discover how Tetris can be used to treat trauma.

If you'd like to listen to more All in the Mind, check out our episode The confusion around concussions.

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Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma

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Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma