Posts Tagged ‘Neurofeedback’
Study shows promising results of EEG-based brain training in helping adults with ADHD
Managing attention deficit disorder by training the brain (ScienceDaily): Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects about 7% of children, with a two out of three chance of persisting into adulthood. This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterised by concentration difficulties, increased distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Today, ADHD is treated with pharmaceutical drugs that may have unwanted side…
Read MoreSurvey of 2500 families finds what ADHD treatments seem to work/ not work as applied in the real world
While carefully controlled clinical trials are essential for establishing scientific support for different ADHD treatments, it is also important to examine how parents feel about the treatments they actually select for their child. How parents feel about ADHD treatments they have tried for their child provides an important complement to published clinical trials data, and can…
Read MoreNovember 15–16th in Palo Alto, CA: Transformative Technology Conference & Expo 2019
_____ When: November 15–16th, 2019 Where: Elks Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA 94306 What: The Transformative Technology Conference is an inspiring conference focused on tech for mental health, emotional wellbeing, and human flourishing, at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It features exponential technologies like AI, AR/VR/XR, networks and sensors, biotech, neurofeedback, robotics…
Read MoreUpdate: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow guidelines recommended for brain development
___ Dear reader, Time for SharpBrains monthly e‑newsletter, discussing the latest innovations for brain health and mental health, and opening in this occasion with an important wake-up call. New research: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow screen time, sleep and exercise guidelines recommended for brain development Neurofeedback or medication to treat ADHD? New study reinforces…
Read MoreNeurofeedback or medication to treat ADHD?
___ Neurofeedback (NF) is an approach for treating ADHD in which individuals receive real-time feedback on their brainwave activity and taught to alter their typical EEG pattern to one that is consistent with a more focused and attentive state. While considerable research supports the effectiveness of neurofeedback for many children with ADHD, relatively few studies have…
Read MoreMeta-analysis finds sustained benefits of neurofeedback for kids with ADHD
___ In neurofeedback treatment for ADHD, individuals learn to alter their typical pattern of brainwave activity, i.e., EEG activity, to one that is consistent with a focused and attentive state. This is done by collecting EEG data from individuals as they focus on stimuli presented on a computer screen. Their ability to control the stimuli, e.g.,…
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