Anxiety, OCD, &
Panic Disorders.

QEEG-guided neurofeedback for anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Panic Disorder works by identifying and modifying specific brainwave patterns that are commonly associated with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The QEEG helps to map out areas of dysregulation in the brain, offering a clearer understanding of how the brain functions and where improvements can be targeted.

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Common Brain Patterns Associated with Anxiety and OCD:

1. Increased High Beta Activity (Fast Wave Activity): Individuals with anxiety often show heightened high beta activity which are associated with hyperarousal, excessive worry, and rumination. This commonly affects the frontal and central regions of the brain.

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2. Increased Theta and Beta Activity: OCD is often associated with increased Theta in the frontal areas, coupled with elevated Beta. This combination produces difficulties with attention regulation and hyperarousal, particularly in the cingulate cortex, which is involved in error detection and compulsive behaviours.

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2. Hyper-connectivity: Anxiety and OCD are often associated with abnormal or automatic connectivity between brain regions, leading to overactive error signals that fuel worry, rumination, and obsessive thoughts.

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What Does the Research Say?:

 

A 2021 quasi-experimental study found that QEEG-based neurofeedback significantly reduced anxiety and depression levels,  and improved emotion regulation. These results sustained at a 3-month follow up. Similarly, a 2011 case series found that 33/36 subjects showed clinical improvement on both Y-BOCS and MMPI scores. These results sustained up to 2 years post-study.