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You’ve heard people say video games are bad for your Mental Health. But what if a game like Tetris might actually change how your brain processes Trauma and prevent you from developing PTSD?

Researchers have found that playing Tetris can be a valuable therapeutic tool. Some of the things I share are:

• How Tetris affects your brain
• What the research studies say it does to your brain and how it affects your intrusive thoughts
• The window of opportunity that makes Tetris effective
• The science behind video games and their impact
• How to apply this knowledge to your life, and how to help someone who has been through something traumatic

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Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.