Neurofeedback for Depression & Other Mental Health Issues
In this post, I will discuss one of these alternative interventions, neurofeedback therapy.
In this post, I will discuss one of these alternative interventions, neurofeedback therapy.
Neurofeedback therapy is an outpatient, FDA, non-invasive, no-side effects, evidence based EEG training process that enhances our functioning and performance in multiple domains.
As the rates of depression and anxiety soar amongst teens and college students, the waitlists for psychiatrists and psychologists continue to grow.
Research demonstrates that pet therapy and equine assisted therapy and the human-animal bond can have a multitude of positive effects on mood, sleep, health, and behavior.
Colleges should also seriously consider obtaining releases to contact parents if they have concerns about students’ well-being. Early intervention is prevention, and family members can be a critical source of support, and can, perhaps, prevent fatal choices of depressed students.
We all have a few bad habits — but sometimes a minor behavioral pattern can morph into a larger one that affects your quality of life.
It is important for mental health professionals to learn about new interventions and explore these options with their clients for integrative, holistic, and comprehensive mental health care.
It is imperative that parents and teachers be on the alert for the warning signs for depression and anxiety in kids to prevent the possibility of self-harm or even suicide.
Going back to school in a world of uncertainty can wreak havoc on kids and families. Children, adolescents, and family members may be at risk for anxiety and depression in the fluid and unstable environment of the pandemic.