There is relatively little empirical research into the flashback phenomenon. Nevertheless, flashbacks are a common distressing symptom people experience in the aftermath of surviving a traumatic event ...

What is a flashback? A Viet Nam veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder was driving on the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark Airport when a helicopter flew directly overhead. Suddenly, he slammed on ...

As computer games go, Tetris is one of the most mesmeric. Now, a team of researchers has found that the visual processing required to play the game can help sufferers ...

You might find yourself avoiding prenatal appointments. A scan or pelvic exam leaves you unusually anxious. Even a gentle touch from someone you trust can suddenly feel overwhelming. For many people ...

Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.

Many of us have been told our whole lives that our mind-numbing games of choice are a waste of time, energy, and ‘rotting our brains’. And while they aren’t exactly doing wonders for our dopamine ...