Using Neurofeedback to Improve ADHD in School-Aged Children

06/10/2019 Posted by Neurogenesis ADHD Kids & Teens Neurofeedback Research

One in every ten children in the United States has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and this number has increased. While some experts believe the number of diagnosis is more than is merited, children with ADHD can experience negative outcomes in their lives especially in the realm of performing poorly academically. The predominant treatment of ADHD involves medications, but now there is research to demonstrate this may not be the only line of treatment. ADHD medication reduces the symptoms of the disorder, but does not correct for the underlying causes of their behaviors. With the symptoms of ADHD related …

A Case for Group Therapy?

05/03/2019 Posted by Neurogenesis ADHD adolescents adults Anxiety Depression group group therapy healing parenting PTSD Relationships Therapy ADD Addiction ADHD Anxiety Autism Blog Chronic Pain Couples Creative Depression Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life OCD PTSD Resources Stress Wellbeing

Although many clients feel as though their compromised emotional states are completely unique, similarities do exist. Often, clients feel ashamed of their inner turmoil and seek out individual therapy to work on a one-on-one basis and minimize the likelihood other swill know how much they genuinely struggle. Individual therapy has significant benefits and is appropriate for almost all forms of mental health treatment, however, group therapy can offer an unmatched and unique form of healing, as individuals can understand they are truly not alone in their suffering. Group therapy utilizes the power of healing through relationships in the present moment. …

Digital Addiction: Increased Loneliness, Anxiety, and Depression

06/06/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Addiction Anxiety Depression Kids & Teens Life Stress Uncategorized Wellbeing

The use of smartphones in our daily lives has increased to the point of widespread digital addiction. The American Society for Addiction and Medicine and the American Psychological Society both recognize behavioral dependency, in addition to dependence on a substance, as indicative of addiction. Similar to substance addiction, digital addiction appears to have some neurological basis of support. Humans have developed automatic reactions to surprising stimuli, and from an evolutionary perspective, this has been beneficial to our survival. However, in the modern world, we are often triggered for this response by digital notifications, creating inherent distractions. When individuals choose to …

Neurofeedback training for major depressive disorder: recent developments and future directions

03/06/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Depression Kids & Teens Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Stress Uncategorized Wellbeing

Major depression is a disorder characterized by sad mood, loss of pleasure, and other affect-related, cognitive, and physical symptoms. Major depression is a very common and debilitating disorder, which is frequently recurrent in individuals and often has significant personal, social, societal, and economic costs. Nonetheless, the use of neurofeedback training for major depression is a relatively novel area. Efforts in developing neurofeedback techniques for use with major depression will be highly beneficial for the clinical psychology field, for neurofeedback is less invasive and leads to fewer side effects than other treatments for depression, such as deep brain stimulation and pharmacological …

Neuromodulation and neurofeedback treatments in eating disorders and obesity

01/29/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments anorexia binge eating bulimia eating eating disorders Addiction Anxiety Kids & Teens Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Stress Uncategorized Wellbeing

As the neurobiological understanding of eating disorders has evolved in recent years, nontraditional treatments involving neurofeedback have been developed. Extreme differences among eating disorders, ranging from severe food restriction to binge eating, may result from differences in one’s neurobiological make-up. Increased understanding of these differences has informed the development of these novel treatments involving neurofeedback. Dalton et al.’s (2017) literature review summarizes the existing researching investigating the efficacy of neurofeedback training, along with other neuromodulation interventions, in the treatment of various eating disorders. Neurofeedback training as an intervention for eating disorders has been explored in two randomized controlled trials. In …

Neurofeedback is the best available front-line treatment for ADHD: What is the evidence for this claim?

01/29/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Blog Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Success Stories Wellbeing

The primary characteristic of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is impaired executive functioning and attentional processes. These impairments involve difficulty in self-regulation which is often seen as attentional difficulties, impulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity. Furthermore, these impairments typically cause difficulty in school, social, and home settings, particularly in the organizational skills required to function efficiently in daily life. ADHD is the most common diagnosis given to school-age children in the United States, occurring in about 11% of children, and occurring more frequently in boys than girls. Medication, behavior therapy (e.g. neurofeedback training), or a combination of the two, are the most typical …

Neurofeedback Studied as Treatment for ADD and Learning Disabilities in Children

11/21/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Neurofeedback Research Resources

ADD and learning disorders are two of the most widespread mental health concerns associated with childhood. There may be a biological and/or hereditary basis for these disorders, and dealing with them can affect children in substantial ways, from how well they perform at school to how well they interact with friends and loved ones. Neurofeedback is emerging as an effective method for improving attention, behavior and cognitive function in children coping with ADD. Several researchers have reported increased IQ scores, better grades and improved performance on academic tests. While more research is needed, EEG biofeedback appears to be a beneficial …

Neurofeedback: Treating the Cause, Not the Symptoms

07/13/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis ADD Addiction ADHD Anxiety Blog Depression Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research OCD Peak Performance Training PTSD Resources Stress Wellbeing

If you ask someone whether they’ve heard of Prozac, they are more than likely to say yes — yet if you ask someone about neurofeedback, most people aren’t quite as familiar. Neurofeedback has been shown to treat numerous mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and more. Even if you just want to boost your mental performance or focus, it has helped many people to reduce “clutter” in their minds and discover strategies for accessing a state of calmer, more focused awareness. More and more research continues to support neurofeedback’s role in helping individuals treat their mental health …

ADHD: Neurofeedback as an Alternative to Meds

08/25/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis ADD ADHD Blog Kids & Teens Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories

This research article evaluates the growing body of evidence that demonstrates how neurofeedback provides a robust alternative to pharmaceutical medications for treating ADHD. Today, ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed pediatric behavioral health disorder in the United States, and affects adults as well as children. Commissioned by the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), the study notes that while medication and other types of behavioral therapy are approved and commonly used to treat ADHD, their long-term outcomes are relatively poor. In contrast, neurofeedback was found to be “twice as effective as the six other non-pharmacological ADHD treatments that were analyzed.” …

Reading List: The Neuroscience of Human Relationships

06/16/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Couples Kids & Teens Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Wellbeing

This article explores a new book by Louis Cozolino entitled The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment and the Developing Social Brain. In the book, the author challenges current predominantly Western notions of “the lone and separate individual” through the lens of neuroscience. He writes that “individual neurons or single human brains do not exist in nature. Without mutually stimulating interactions, people and neurons wither and die.” This approach, thoroughly explored in the book, offers far-reaching implications for a wide variety of disciplines, from art and literature to sociology and science. To read more, click here.