Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free, alternative treatment for mental health conditions. Neurofeedback is a type of Biofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or brainwave biofeedback, that enables an individual to learn how to modify brain activity and how to regulate the brain responses, consequently impacting cognitive and emotional functioning. When the neurons are activated, they produce electrical activity. That electrical activity is read by electrodes placed in the person’s scalp, which read the brain activity as an electroencephalogram (EEG).
The EEG will reflect specific alpha, beta, delta, theta, or gamma waves. Through operant conditioning, a voluntary learning process, the person will learn to self-control the brain waves that are too high or too slow using immediate visual and auditory feedback. In neurofeedback therapy, the therapist will use different treatment protocols, including alpha, beta, delta, theta, and gamma protocols in the context of psychotherapy. Neurofeedback may stimulate the brain’s plasticity and help to improve mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, memory problems, TBI, PTSD, and insomnia. It may also improve peak performance and brain optimization. At Neurobehavioral Health Corp., we received training accredited by BCIA in neurofeedback, and we use medically certified and FDA-registered equipment.