AboutNeurofeedback.com, for anyone who wants a better understanding of neurofeedback, is the most comprehensive discussion of neurofeedback on the web. Explaining things as thoroughly and simply as possible, AboutNeurofeedback.com tackles many of the most relevant questions about neurofeedback – including some tough questions we’ve heard from professionals and clients.AboutNeurofeedback.com aims to give a realistic view about the issues relevant to users and potential users of neurofeedback, to parents, and to clinicians.
From simple to in-depth. Very readable, very balanced. How does it work? . . . What does it work for? Can neurofeedback be used with meds? . . . When doesn't it work? . . . and more, including questions you probably woudn't think to ask.
Pills don’t usually TEACH you how to change your own brain. Neurofeedback does. What are the implications of teaching people to "trust" their own brain to function better while reducing the reliance on medications?
What questions should you ask a provider of neurofeedback to find out if they are a good fit for your situation? Here's some hints on what to ask any provider you are talking with - before you start with them.
Practice related issues. Starting out with referrring vs. getting trained. Issues on training vs. equipment; the learning curve, mentoring; insurance reimbursement. Some starting points for practice implications.
ADHD and anxiety are the most well known. We discuss many other issues it helps that that you may not be familiar with. Think about it as - "what could improve if your brain worked better?"
For health professionals. Why more clinicians are investing in neurofeedback to help their clients, even when the many challenges of getting started, and much more. . .
These are snapshots – a picture of your brain activity compared to normal. We explain what they are and why some clinicians require them, and others don’t use them at all. Is one approach right?
A tricky topic. Some internet sites make it sound like anyone can learn it. Yet even for clinicians, the learning curve on doing neurofeedback well is quite steep. The question is - can someone be effective at home, not can you train. We can help you think through the issues surrounding this question.
If often can and does. But working with medications should be done carefully. It requires very careful assessment, particularly when there are multiple medications involved. It should be coordinated with an MD. Many MD's don't understand the neurofeedback plays with meds.
The number one question we hear. A lack of education is a critical factor - education for MDs, psychologists, other mental health professionals, insurance companies and educational institutions. But there's more - including a system which rewards for treatment, but not for improved outcomes. We explore some of the key factors.
After presenting some clinical cases at the American Psychiatic Association who had benefitted from neurofeedback - after years on medications, Dr. Pesaniello wrote this open letter to psychiatrists.
The American Psychiatric Association sponsors a course annually at their annual conference to education psychiatrists about this emerging modality and it's use for ADHD, depression, anxiety and somatic complaints.
What’s the generally accepted medical practice for treating someone with clinical depression, with anxiety, ADHD, migraines, seizures – or many other “brain” problems?
The answer is – to prescribe a pill, such as a stimulant, an anti-depressant, an anti-anxiety medication.Or, in some cases, a mood stabilizer/anti-convulsant, or an anti-psychotic.
Disadvantages to medicating the brain abound.Many people who take medications still struggle with symptoms.For many others, stopping a medication causes the problems to reappear, or even get worse.In addition, there can be side effects – ranging from mild to severe.Furthermore, it is common to take medications for a very long time period, which is not only problematic as dependence can develop, but also there are growing concerns about the long-term use of medications, and for good reason.
The pills don’t usually TEACH you how to change your own brain.They just temporarily help manage symptoms.
Certain “brain problems”, such as autism, Aspergers, learning difficulties, PTSD, even stroke and traumatic brain injury patients -have no medications that really work well or work at all.Yet these are clearly brain problems.
