A study published in BMC Medicine found that a brief behavioral intervention significantly reduced intrusive memory frequency and PTSD-related symptoms in healthcare workers exposed to trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. The intervention involved a game to prevent intrusive memories by targeting visual aspects of trauma-associated memories causing intrusion. Participants in the intervention group reported fewer intrusive memories, lower distress levels, and decreased burnout up to six months after the intervention compared to the control group. The study suggests that this scalable approach can effectively support the mental well-being of healthcare workers exposed to trauma, providing a promising intervention for trauma care during crises like the pandemic.
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Brief behavioral intervention reduces intrusive memories of trauma in healthcare workers post-COVID-19
