Playing Tetris may prevent PTSD after traumatic event

SAN FRANCISCO — Playing Tetris within 72 hours of a traumatic event may reduce the frequency of intrusive memories for up to 5 weeks, according to a poster presented here.“It turns out that there’s been a really small amount of research into post-exposure prophylaxis for PTSD, because about 85% of individuals who are exposed to something that may cause PTSD never develop

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