Are visual video games therapeutic? the neuroscience

Are visual video games therapeutic? the neuroscience

February 12, 2026 · 10 min

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This episode explores the therapeutic effects of video games on PTSD and emotional self-regulation.

In this episode, we'll peek at why playing certain types of video games after trauma can reduce some of the impact of PTSD. We'll talk about visuospatial interference, and why a gaming habit might be unconscious emotional self-regulation. We'll also cover how bilateral stimulation calms your nervous system, using tools without overdependence, and other alternatives that help. . . . oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to act...

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