Can neurofeedback rewire our brain without the help of drugs?

Some people use neurofeedback to reduce their ADHD symptoms. Others use it to improve their peak performance. Find out what neurofeedback is and how it is used to train the human brain.

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Minute 01:14

Articles discussing validity of ADHD neurofeedback training:

Efficacy of Neurofeedback Treatment in ADHD: The Effects on Inattention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity: A Meta-Analysis

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26775009_Efficacy_of_Neurofeedback_Treatment_in_ADHD_The_Effects_on_Inattention_Impulsivity_and_Hyperactivity_A_Meta-Analysis

A randomized-controlled neurofeedback trial in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-95928-1

Neurofeedback as a Treatment Intervention in ADHD: Current Evidence and Practice

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6538574/#:~:text=Studies%20suggest%20that%20SMR%20neurofeedback,same%20results%20through%20distinct%20mechanisms.

Treatment Efficacy and Clinical Effectiveness of EEG Neurofeedback as a Personalized and Multimodal Treatment in ADHD: A Critical Review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33658785/

Minute 11:06

Articles exploring other clinical disorders (such as anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, drug addiction, etc.):

Assessing the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Training in the Context of Clinical and Social Neuroscience

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5575615/

Neurofeedback and Biofeedback for Mood and Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531603/

Neurofeedback: A Comprehensive Review on System Design, Methodology, and Clinical Applications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892319/

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