neurofeedback
Mental self-regulation therapy
Neurofeedback is a technique for training brain activity by giving people real-time feedback on their own neural patterns, typically measured through electrodes on the scalp.
The idea is that by watching a display of their brainwaves, people can learn to modify them—reducing anxiety, improving focus, or managing conditions like ADHD.
She tried neurofeedback for her migraines.
The practice sits between mainstream medicine and alternative therapy, with disputed evidence for many claimed benefits.
Neural activity recording
- electroencephalographyCerebral activity measurement technique
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- brainwavesElectrical signals from neurons
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
monitoring · protocols · electrode · amplitude · frequency · threshold · operant conditioning · reward
Brain's self-rewiring ability
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- corticalOf an outer layer
- brain activityMental processes occurring
- arousalStirring to heightened state
dysregulation · homeostasis · synchrony · desynchronization · reward system · autonomic · central nervous system
Neurodevelopmental focus impairment
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
peak performance · concussion · autism · epilepsy · addiction · chronic pain · traumatic brain injury · learning disabilities
Brain-based therapeutic intervention
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- treatment planOrganized medical intervention schedule
- intakeAmount received or consumed
certification · clinic · patient · diagnosis · efficacy · research · placebo · sham
EEG
Neural activity recording
- electroencephalographyCerebral activity measurement technique
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- brainwavesElectrical signals from neurons
real-time · monitoring · protocols · electrode · amplitude · frequency · threshold · operant conditioning · reward · inhibit
neuroplasticity
Brain's self-rewiring ability
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- corticalOf an outer layer
- brain activityMental processes occurring
arousal · dysregulation · homeostasis · synchrony · desynchronization · reward system · autonomic · central nervous system
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental focus impairment
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
insomnia · peak performance · concussion · autism · epilepsy · addiction · chronic pain · traumatic brain injury · learning disabilities · migraines
neurotherapy
Brain-based therapeutic intervention
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- treatment planOrganized medical intervention schedule
intake · certification · clinic · patient · diagnosis · efficacy · research · placebo · sham · evidence-based
amplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- capCovering for top
- montageAssembled sequence of images
channels · impedance · portable · wireless · consumer grade
- medical devicespacemaker, defibrillator, AED, ventilator, CT scanner
- Neuropsychologycognition, memory test, cognitive test, executive function, working memory
- neuroscienceMRI, brain, synapses, dendrite, neurotransmitters
- holistic wellnessAyurveda, ayurveda, aromatherapy diffuser, acupressure, chakra
- pseudosciencehomeopathy, astrology, phrenology, numerology, palmistry
- therapy techniquesCBT, play therapy, art therapy, exposure therapy, group therapy
neurofeedbackmedication
Therapeutic substance for illness
pharmacotherapy · surgery · drug therapy · brain surgery · lobotomy
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