Can playing the computer game "Tetris" reduce the build-up of flashbacks for trauma? A proposal from cognitive science.

BACKGROUND: Flashbacks are the hallmark symptom of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although we have successful treatments for full-blown PTSD, early interventions are lacking. We propose the utility of developing a 'cognitive vaccine' to prevent PTSD flashback development following...

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Main Authors: Holmes, E, James, E, Coode-Bate, T, Deeprose, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009