Indeed, playing video games after traumatic experiences has been studied for reducing disturbing flashbacks with promising results [1, 2]. These cases specifica

Indeed, playing video games after traumatic experiences has been studied for reducing disturbing flashbacks with promising results [1, 2]. These cases specifically used Tetris, but it seems like any game that leads to a flow state would help. My guess is that playing games you already know is better than learning a new game. [1] https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0013706 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal... [2] http://europepmc.org/article/MED/28348380 http://europepmc.org/article/MED/28348380