Mol Psychiatry March 2018 PMID 28348380

Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial.

L Iyadurai, S E Blackwell, R Meiser-Stedman, P C Watson, M B Bonsall, J R Geddes, A C Nobre, E A Holmes

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects curiosity and cautious optimism about the use of Tetris as an intervention for trauma-related intrusive memories. For example, posts mention that playing Tetris 'might genuinely reduce intrusive memories' and describe the study as a 'proof-of-concept,' indicating that participants see its potential without assuming definitive results. The tone is informal and somewhat skeptical at times, especially when commenters mention the study's small size or mixed results, which moderates the perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study and its findings, with some expressing cautious optimism about the approach's potential.

InterestHigh interest

Posts actively explore the method and implications, with many expressing curiosity about the intervention's effectiveness and relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference the study directly, sharing links and discussing the results, indicating moderate engagement but not deep technical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest recognition of the study's potential influence on trauma treatment, but some note limitations or call for further research.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested a short, game-based intervention using Tetris, played shortly after experiencing trauma like a car accident, to see if it reduces intrusive memories.
  • Results showed that participants who played Tetris had fewer intrusive memories in the week following trauma compared to those who did a different activity, with the decline in intrusive memories being faster.
  • Participants found the Tetris intervention easy, helpful, and not distressing, suggesting that this simple approach could be a promising way to prevent long-term trauma-related symptoms.]

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O-man The Human
@OmanTheHuman1 · X

@NorthernIion_LP apparently they might not be wrong?? https://t.co/b6FyM6EGnU https://t.co/a9LIHuRpgZ apparently playing Tetris right after traumatic events might genuinely reduce intrusive memories what the fuck

Jan 31, 2025 · 26 likes · 273 followers View post →
CuriosaMente
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CuriosaMente
@curiosamente · X

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Oct 7, 2022 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 39,958 followers View post →
sydni | what in the ADHD?
@WhatTheADHD · X

Another study: Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial (2017) https://t.co/GYMJXgV9GF

Sep 11, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share · 51,503 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

Molecular Psychiatry Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial https://t.co/7pOZX19F4q

Nov 11, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 28,146 followers View post →
CuriosaMente
@curiosamente · X

¿Cómo? Aquí te contamos en nuestro vídeo

Oct 3, 2022 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 39,958 followers View post →

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wormcake_
@wcrm.bsky.social · Bluesky

here's the paper referenced in the video. I have no clue if it's reputable or of-good-quality. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28348380/

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Don Cryptaxis
@DerCryptaxis · X

RT @WhatTheADHD: Another study: Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in…

Sep 11, 2025 · 1 share · 2,209 followers View post →
sydni | what in the ADHD?
@WhatTheADHD · X

Another study: Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial (2017) https://t.co/GYMJXgV9GF

Sep 11, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share · 51,503 followers View post →
Rob Major
@phemDM · X

@Elizabeth_Gay_1 @docib https://t.co/NRRTrXMS3F

Feb 8, 2025 · 1 like · 941 followers View post →
O-man The Human
@OmanTheHuman1 · X

@NorthernIion_LP apparently they might not be wrong?? https://t.co/b6FyM6EGnU https://t.co/a9LIHuRpgZ apparently playing Tetris right after traumatic events might genuinely reduce intrusive memories what the fuck

Jan 31, 2025 · 26 likes · 273 followers View post →
Ed
@ed3d.net · Bluesky

I am not a psychologist, I'm just speaking from experience (matched by most folks I know who found themselves potentially exposed to nasty shit), but many roads lead to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28348380/

Jul 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
mili___1485
@mili___1485 · X

Las veo preocupadas por el space de Baekhyun pero recordé que vi este clip de Curiosamente que explica porque la mayoría de personas recuerda más los malos sucesos que los positivos. Dato aparte: es algo que se da seguido en adultos de entre 25 a 39 años https://t.co/wPDQ6hwEzb

Apr 1, 2024 · 1,275 followers View post →
Matt Katz, MD
@subatomicdoc.bsky.social · Bluesky

Very interesting, I just looked it up. Thanks for sharing Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department https://www.nature.com/articles/mp201723

May 29, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
diligentium
@diligentium · X

Fun fact: playing Tetris soon after a traumatic event may reduce the likelihood you develop PTSD symptoms such as intrusive memories

Feb 17, 2023 · 439 followers View post →
Darwin De La Encina
@Darwin_Encina · X

¿Por qué los malos recuerdos perduran más que los buenos? https://t.co/3S49RTsaYV a través de @YouTube

Nov 12, 2022 · 1,102 followers View post →
Romaibrom
@romaibrom · X

RT @leafs_s: Molecular Psychiatry Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play…

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CLaE
@leafs_s · X

Molecular Psychiatry Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial https://t.co/7pOZX19F4q

Nov 11, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 28,146 followers View post →
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@DigitalixAi · X

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@javierlacroix · X

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@margalupi · X

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Juan Brujo
@JuanDeDiosmerol · X

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@Erasmonoficial · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Cómo? Aquí te contamos en nuestro vídeo

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@karinna_morgan · X

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@MrChuxMan · X

@RetroCabeza Fernando, mira esto si no lo has visto, te va a sorprender. Ya lo entenderás: https://t.co/G2SuPi5fCc

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Erasmonoficial
@Erasmonoficial · X

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@JuanDeDiosmerol · X

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@curiosamente · X

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Newro
@NewroUgh · X

Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving #Tetris https://t.co/noGOAlFR1V "Participants in the intervention condition recorded significantly fewer intrusive memories in the week after the accident than participants in the control condition []"

Oct 21, 2021 · 1,030 followers View post →
Jon Roiser
@jonroiser · X

@EikoFried this group has put out a few such studies, it's interesting but somewhat mixed. I'm aware of these studies https://t.co/55oyShUscp https://t.co/FO4uPXAvj2 but @Blackwell_SE will know the latest

Oct 13, 2021 · 1 like · 4,135 followers View post →
sianliu.eth (on farcaster)
@sianjon · X

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Beyond Broken Brains
@brokenbrainsco · X

Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial via Nature https://t.co/ZGAKPcQdCH

Jan 29, 2021 · 1 share · 45 followers View post →
Dr Ruth Ann Harpur
@drruthannharpur · X

@howlett_leanne @DrAntjeHorsch @snsf_ch @CA18211 It’s open access so no excuses: https://t.co/qN0BT2lLaU Reduction in intrusive images at 1 week, no effect at 1 month. But small study. Might have been underpowered

Oct 3, 2020 · 7,997 followers View post →