Tetris for Trauma discusses the mental health benefits of playing Tetris, specifically in reducing PTSD symptoms.

The video also underscores the importance of seeking support from a mental health professional for individuals who have experienced trauma, as Tetris does not replace this resource. Rather, Tetris should be used as adjunct therapy alongside other beneficial mental health support strategies (i.e. therapy, social support, exercising etc).

0:00 – 0:18 – What does Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) mean?
0:19 – 0:29 – How Tetris can reduce PTSD symptoms?
0:30 – 0:47 – How to use Tetris effectively in conjunction with other mental health resources?

This project was created and produced by UBC Medicine learners with mentorship and production support from the EdTech team as a part of UBC Medicine's Flexible Enhanced Learning (FLEX) program.

ABOUT FLEX PROGAM
UBC Medicine's Flexible Enhanced Learning Program is a series of courses that offer medical undergraduate students unique opportunities to pursue a variety of scholarly activities in Year 1, 2 and 4 of the renewed curriculum. In FLEX, students develop and pursue activities that allow them to explore individual learning interests in greater depth.

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TETRIS FOR TRAUMA

VOICEOVER
Zeina El Karsh

PAPER CUT OUT DESIGN
Zeina El Karsh and Delanee Hawkins

WRITERS, CAMERA, EDITORS, DIRECTORS, and PRODUCERS
Zeina El Karsh and Delanee Hawkins

PRODUCER & STORY EDITOR
Stephen Gillis

ADDITIONAL AUDIO EDITING & TITLE SEQUENCE CREATION
Sam McGuinness

MUSIC
Felix Johansson Carne
"Astral Flows"
Licensed via Epidemic Sound

Produced by UBC Faculty of Medicine – Digital Solutions: Education – EdTech as a part of the 2023 FLEX Program

SPECIAL THANKS
Creators wish to thank the UBC EdTech team, in particular Stephen Gillis and Sam McGuinness

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