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The Psychology of Happiness
The Psychology of Happiness Dr Shelley Hyman Have you ever thought about what makes you happy? Considered why the things that used to make you happy might not anymore? Or maybe you have wondered why the things that make you happy aren’t the same things that make your friends and family happy? The psychology behind happiness…
Read MoreNeurofeedback versus stimulant medication: Who is the winner?
Neurofeedback versus stimulant medication: Who is the winner? Dr Shelley Hyman ADHD is commonly combated with medication and this is because pharmaceutical methods have historically been considered the only efficacious treatment for this disorder. However neurofeedback has recently emerged as a complementary or even alternative treatment to medication. By training the patient to increase or…
Read MoreDepression and anxiety in young people: How effective are preventative efforts?
Depression and anxiety in young people: How effective are preventative efforts? Dr Shelley Hyman Depression and anxiety are very common in young people. Due to the nature of the two disorders, children and adolescents who experience depression often experience anxiety as well, and vice versa. Depression and anxiety tend to persist once established and impact…
Read MoreNeurofeedback as a treatment for epilepsy
Neurofeedback as a treatment for epilepsy Dr Shelley Hyman Sterman and Thompson have recently detailed how epilepsy can be effectively treated with neurofeedback therapy, with some patients resistant to anti seizure medication experiencing significant reductions in seizure frequency and intensity after this non-invasive treatment. Sterman, a guru of neurofeedback and an innovative researcher in this…
Read MoreNeurofeedback may improve cognitive flexibility in children with epilepsy
Neurofeedback may improve cognitive flexibility in children with epilepsy Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback is a non-pharmacological therapy used for the treatment and long-term management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Among children with ADHD, studies have shown neurofeedback provides a sustained effect and is effective in improving executive function. Improvements in executive function can have…
Read MoreIt is better for children with learning disabilities to be exposed to auditory (rather than visual) reinforcement during neurofeedback
It is better for children with learning disabilities to be exposed to auditory (rather than visual) reinforcement during neurofeedback Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback using a reinforcer is useful in treating children with learning disabilities. Here, neurofeedback aims to increase EEG alpha activity and decrease theta activity. Visual reinforcement (e.g. a white square presented when eyes…
Read MoreNeurofeedback: A potential treatment option for Tourette Syndrome
Neurofeedback: A potential treatment option for Tourette Syndrome Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback is increasingly used in various neuropsychiatric disorders. It aims to modify mental processes (in particular cognition) and thereby positively impact on disorder-specific symptoms. A review by Farkas and colleagues (2015) proposes that neurofeedback can be potentially used in the treatment of Gilles-de-la Tourette…
Read MoreNew Studies Suggest Fidgeting Is Related to Improved Cognitive Performance in Children and Adolscents with ADHD
New Studies Suggest Fidgeting Is Related to Improved Cognitive Performance in Children and Adolscents with ADHD Dr Shelley Hyman Contemporary research has suggested that the tendency of children and adolescents with ADHD to fidget may be beneficial and could be associated with an improvement in cognitive performance. Researchers at the UC Mind Institute explored the…
Read MoreNeurofeedback as a Treatment for Dyslexia
Neurofeedback as a Treatment for Dyslexia Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback training or EEG Neurotherapy targets the symptoms of dyslexia at their foundation, the brain. Often visual, auditory, and/or executive processing deficiencies are present in those with learning disabilities, and neurofeedback directly targets these areas of brain function. Not only can it target the primary symptoms,…
Read MoreThe Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Children with ADHD
The Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Children with ADHD Dr Shelley Hyman Research supports that a single session of exercise benefits cognitive performance of children with ADHD. In a recent study, 32 adolescents with and without ADHD were asked to perform cognitive tasks over a period of 2 days, followed by either watching…
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