In the USA, Europe and Australia, Neurofeedback is fast becoming a popular therapy for a wide range of conditions such as those listed. This is because it is a painless and non-invasive method that produces results compared with conventional therapies.
Complements existing Therapies
Neurofeedback can complement the existing therapies that physiotherapists and occupational therapists use. In the case of stroke rehabilitation, for example, Neurofeedback can be used to exercise the brain directly, along side physiotherapy. It can also be used for those with traumatic head injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This could possibly reduce the time taken for rehabilitation.
| An Effective Non-drug solution that complements Counselling |
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Neurofeedback is a proactive approach to help people with behavioral and emotional problems. For cases of depression, anxiety and mood disorders, Neurofeedback can be an effective non-drug solution that complements counseling. For behavioral problems such as violence and oppositional defiance, Neurofeedback has been shown to help reduce the anger and violence of the patient.
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In the USA, the Cry-Help Centre provides rehabilitation for substance abuse. Using Neurofeedback, they have reduced their relapse rate by about half.
"Neurofeedback should be viewed as one of the three essential or primary forms of intervention - psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and Neurofeedback. In my experience, Neurofeedback is every bit as important and powerful as the other two forms of treatment."
- Dr. Laurence Hirshberg, Brown University Medical School, psychologist specializing in Developmental Disorders and Autism.
Given its wide spectrum of efficacy, Neurofeedback is an effective form of intervention and can play a major therapeutic role for many conditions.
More information on the research done on these applications can be found at EEG Spectrum and EEG Info. |
