Do cognitive tasks reduce intrusive-memory frequency after exposure to analogue trauma? An experimental replication
Cognitive task interventions that interfere with visuospatial working memory during the
memory consolidation window hold promise for reducing intrusive memories in trauma …
memory consolidation window hold promise for reducing intrusive memories in trauma …
[HTML][HTML] Playing the computer game Tetris prior to viewing traumatic film material and subsequent intrusive memories: Examining proactive interference
Background and objectives Visuospatial working memory (WM) tasks performed
concurrently or after an experimental trauma (traumatic film viewing) have been shown to …
concurrently or after an experimental trauma (traumatic film viewing) have been shown to …
[HTML][HTML] Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept …
L Iyadurai, SE Blackwell, R Meiser-Stedman… - Molecular …, 2018 - nature.com
After psychological trauma, recurrent intrusive visual memories may be distressing and
disruptive. Preventive interventions post trauma are lacking. Here we test a behavioural …
disruptive. Preventive interventions post trauma are lacking. Here we test a behavioural …
Visuospatial computer game play after memory reminder delivered three days after a traumatic film reduces the number of intrusive memories of the experimental …
H Kessler, AC Schmidt, EL James, SE Blackwell… - Journal of Behavior …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective The experience of intrusive memories is a core clinical symptom of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), and can be distressing in its own right. Notions of dual task …
stress disorder (PTSD), and can be distressing in its own right. Notions of dual task …
Tetris and Word games lead to fewer intrusive memories when applied several days after analogue trauma
Background: Intrusive trauma memories are a key symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), so disrupting their recurrence is highly important. Intrusion development was …
(PTSD), so disrupting their recurrence is highly important. Intrusion development was …
Preventive efforts in the aftermath of analogue trauma: The effects of Tetris and exercise on intrusive images
A Brühl, N Heinrichs, EE Bernstein… - Journal of behavior therapy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background and objectives Efficacious interventions soon after trauma exposure to prevent
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are scarce. Evidence suggests that post-trauma …
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are scarce. Evidence suggests that post-trauma …
[HTML][HTML] Arresting visuospatial stimulation is insufficient to disrupt analogue traumatic intrusions
Intrusive memories are a core symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A
growing body of analogue studies using trauma films suggest that carrying out specific …
growing body of analogue studies using trauma films suggest that carrying out specific …
Computer game play reduces intrusive memories of experimental trauma via reconsolidation-update mechanisms
EL James, MB Bonsall, L Hoppitt… - Psychological …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Memory of a traumatic event becomes consolidated within hours. Intrusive memories can
then flash back repeatedly into the mind's eye and cause distress. We investigated whether …
then flash back repeatedly into the mind's eye and cause distress. We investigated whether …
[HTML][HTML] Can playing the computer game “Tetris” reduce the build-up of flashbacks for trauma? A proposal from cognitive science
EA Holmes, EL James, T Coode-Bate, C Deeprose - PloS one, 2009 - journals.plos.org
Background Flashbacks are the hallmark symptom of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Although we have successful treatments for full-blown PTSD, early interventions are lacking …
Although we have successful treatments for full-blown PTSD, early interventions are lacking …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of cognitive interventions to prevent intrusive memories using the trauma film paradigm
There is an unmet need for effective early interventions that can relieve initial trauma
symptoms and reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We evaluated the …
symptoms and reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We evaluated the …