The New York Times (1/12, Dodge) delves into whether “neurofeedback, a therapy some say can improve our attention, moods, sleeping habits and even our athletic ability by measuring brain activity and showing it to us – either on a screen or through headphones – in real time,” is effective. Currently, “neurofeedback is still not accepted as a mainstream treatment within mental health circles – and the most robust research into the intervention so far suggests it is no more effective than a placebo.” While neurofeedback is safe and has no side effects, it often is not covered by insurance and may serve to delay patients from an accepted therapy that can “actually work.”
Related Links:
— “Can Monitoring Brain Waves Boost Mental Health? “David Dodge, The New York Times, January 12, 2022