Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris could help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, UK researchers say.
Volunteers were exposed to distressing images, with some given the game to play 30 minutes later.
Players had fewer "flashbacks", perhaps because it helped disrupt the laying down of memories, said the scientists.
However, another specialist said no study could match the intensity of a real-life traumatic experience. 
I'm curious how things will proceed (if they proceed) with a more focused study on traumatic experiences. In other words, if this can be shown to have positive results if used for X amount of time within a week after a traumatic event (IE, a car crash or an attack).
I wonder if this would aslo work with people who are suffering from a conversion reactions.
I have no psychological explanation, but I can imagine that some people may feel gratification for aligning the Tetris pieces, that may lead to a less distressed frame of mind.
I agree that you'd really have to test it in a realistic environment, which sounds pretty bizarre.
I wonder what patient reaction would be:
"Well, unfortunately you lost a lot of blood in your accident, but fortunately you are awake now. Here's a Gameboy, have a kick playing Testris"
I do believe the report. Whenever I get stressed for example then I play Bejeweled and it seems to make me calmer and more relaxed.
