We interviewed Roseann Capanna-Hodge EdD about neurofeedback for ADHD, anxiety, OCD and mood disorders. You can watch the replay below. Please note that you will be asked to provide your email address at the 30-minute mark to continue viewing the replay.
What Is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a type of therapy that can retrain the brain to produce more of desired wavelengths and less of undesired wavelengths. With this therapy, a child’s (or adult’s) brain learns through a feedback loop of scalp sensors hooked up to a neurofeedback machine. The machine shows a more-rewarding version of a movie or video that the child picked out if the brain uses desired wavelengths. The brain automatically learns how to have the more-rewarding video version shown, which is done if desired brain wavelengths are used.
What Conditions Can Neurofeedback Help?
In clinical settings, neurofeedback has been shown to help reduce symptoms of the following conditions:
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizures
- Addictions
- Headaches
- Tinnitus
- Learning disabilities
- Concussion
- Brain injury
What Does the Research Say?
In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics elevated neurofeedback to a “Level One — Best Support” intervention for attention and hyperactivity behaviors. A Level One Support means that it is just as effective as medication at lowering symptoms.
In addition, there are thousands of peer-reviewed medical research studies that document the potential benefits of neurofeedback for ADHD, PTSD, depression, addiction, anxiety and more. We have listed a few select studies in the “Sources & References” section at the bottom of this page.
In This Webinar
In this webinar, Dr. Roseann helped us answer the following questions:
- What is neurofeedback?
- Why should a QEEG (Quantitative ElectroEncephalogram) brain map be performed before a neurofeedback program?
- What is the mechanism by which neurofeedback works?
- What kinds of neurological conditions does neurofeedback help?
- Does making dietary changes compound the benefits of neurofeedback?
- Do any other health modifications help?
- What are examples of success stories of neurofeedback for ADHD, anxiety, OCD and mood disorders?
About Roseann Capanna-Hodge EdD LPC BCN
Dr. Roseann is a trailblazing psychologist, pediatric mental health expert and the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann and Associates. Her Connecticut-based center has helped thousands of children and adults reverse the most challenging conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, concussion, learning disability, Lyme disease, and PANS/PANDAS. Dr. Roseann treats these conditions using proven holistic therapies such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, psychotherapy, and nutrition using her trademarked intensive two-week intensive 360 Reboot™ Program. Her mission is to teach parents how to reduce and reverse their child’s symptoms using proven natural therapies and her book, “It’s Gonna be OK!™, and course, The Get Unstuck Program™: The Step by Step Way to Change Your Child’s Mental Health, give parents the tools for lasting change.
She is also the author of Teletherapy Toolkit™: Therapist Handbook for Treating Children and Teens and co-author of the best selling book Brain Under Attack: A Resource For Parents and Caregivers of Children With PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She has been featured on dozens of media outlets such as The Mel Robbins Show, Fox News, CBS, NBC, PIX11 NYC, Cheddar TV, FORBES, USA Today, Yahoo News, WebMD, Business Insider, PARENTS, The Week, and The New York Times.
Dr. Roseann is a Connecticut certified school psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Provider (CMHIMP), and a Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider (BCN). Dr. Roseann serves on the boards of the Northeast Regional Biofeedback Society and is a Lyme Connection Task Force Professional Advisor.
Disclaimer
This webinar is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Epidemic Answers has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this webinar.
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Sources & References
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Beauregard, M., et al. Functional magnetic resonance imaging investigation of the effects of neurofeedback training on neural bases of selective attention and response inhibition in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 2006 Mar;31(1):3-20.
Chiu, H.J., et al. Surface electroencephalographic neurofeedback improves sustained attention in ADHD: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2022 Dec 19;16(1):104.
Dudek, E., et al. The efficacy of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback for psychiatric illness: A meta-analysis of brain and behavioral outcomes.
Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2021 Feb;121:291-306.
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Resources
Books
Robbins, Jim. A Symphony in the Brain: The Evolution of the New Brain Wave Biofeedback. Grove Press, 2008.
