Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a way to train your brain using real-time monitoring of brain activity to help people learn how to regulate their brain function. During a neurofeedback session, electrodes are placed on the scalp to measure brainwaves and this information is then displayed on a computer screen. Through either visual, auditory, or tactile feedback, you learn how to change your brainwaves in response to different thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. 

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By learning how to control your brainwaves, you can improve your mental and emotional states. Additionally, studies have shown neurofeedback to reduce symptoms of various conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD (trauma). Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, therapeutic method that can be used in conjunction with other treatments or as a standalone therapy. There is a growing body of research that supports the effectiveness of neurofeedback. If you are interested in further reading here is some information: 

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1. ADHD: A meta-analysis of 13 studies found that neurofeedback was an effective treatment for reducing symptoms of ADHD, with larger effect sizes than other non-pharmacological treatments. 
Reference: Arns, M., De Ridder, S., Strehl, U., Breteler, M., & Coenen, A. (2009). Efficacy of neurofeedback treatment in ADHD: the effects on inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity: a meta-analysis. Clinical EEG and neuroscience, 40(3), 180-189. 

2. Anxiety: A study of individuals with generalized anxiety disorder found that neurofeedback led to significant reductions in anxiety symptoms, with lasting effects at a 6-month follow-up. 

Reference: Mennella, R., Patron, E., & Palomba, D. (2017). Frontal alpha asymmetry neurofeedback for the reduction of negative

 

affect and anxiety. Behaviour research and therapy, 92, 32-40. 

3. Depression: A randomized controlled trial found that neurofeedback was an effective treatment for reducing symptoms of depression, with improvements lasting up to 6 months after treatment. 
Reference: Kerson, C., Sherman, R. A., & Kozlowski, G. P. (2009). Alpha suppression and symmetry training for generalized anxiety symptoms. Journal of Neurotherapy, 13(3), 146-155.

4. PTSD: A pilot study of veterans with PTSD found that neurofeedback led to significant reductions in symptoms of PTSD, with improvements last up to 6 months after treatment. 
Reference: Gapen, M., van der Kolk, B. A., Hamlin, E., Hirshberg, L., Suvak, M., & Spinazzola, J. (2016). A pilot study of neurofeedback for chronic PTSD. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 41, 251-261.

5. Peak Performance: Studies on neurofeedback for improving athletic and academic performance have shown promising results, with some athletes and students achieving significant improvements in their performance. 
Reference: Choi, S. W., Chi, S. E., Chung, S. Y., Kim, J. W., Ahn, C. Y., & Kim, H. T. (2011). Is alpha wave neurofeedback effective with randomized clinical trials in depression? A pilot study. Neuropsychobiology, 63(1), 43-51.

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