Depression &
Mood Disorders.

QEEG-guided neurofeedback for depression works by identifying and modifying specific brainwave patterns that are commonly associated with mood disorders. 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 Depression:

1. Increased Theta Activity: Elevated theta activity, especially in the frontal regions, can indicate emotional dysregulation and can contribute to symptoms of anxiety and poor concentration often present in depressive disorders.

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2. Decreased Alpha Activity: Depression is often associated with lower alpha power in the frontal and central regions. This is associated with increased rumination and negative emotional states.

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2. Imbalance in Frontal Asymmetry: Research suggests that depression often shows up in the brain as a relative increase in right frontal activity compared to left frontal activity. This imbalance has been linked to a tendency towards negative affect and emotional processing.

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What Does the Research Say?:

 

A 2023 review found that patients with depression showed significant cognitive, clinical, and neural improvements following neurofeedback training. Similarly, a 2014 pilot study observed a significant decrease in frontal alpha asymmetry, which was associated with a clinical response for treatment of depression.