I am sometimes asked if there are research articles supporting neurofeedback treatment for depression; some articles are listed below. An advantage is that medication side-effects can be avoided, and the training of the brain physiology tends to be permanent. If you know of additions or corrections, please e mail me at nurosvcs@aol.com. Dr. Thomas. Articles […]
Overview Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Symptoms include sad mood and disinterest, as well as physiological and cognitive changes. Sometimes, depression may resemble symptoms of dementia. Therefore, a thorough neuropsychological assessment is useful for some cases to disentangle these potential clinical issues. Depression treatment is commonly done with medications and psychotherapy […]
Depression and dementia may both present with cognitive dysfunction (e.g., memory loss and slowed information processing speed) and emotional distress; therefore, it may be difficult for the patient and family members to distinguish between the two. A clinician can utilize a detailed clinical interview and neuropsychological assessment to delineate these processes. For example, individuals suffering […]