Neurofeedback is an effective proven treatment for those suffering from ADHD and anxiety.

It is a challenging time for an increasing number of U.S. patients with brain-based disorders. In particular, ADHD diagnoses in children have reached epidemic proportions by some estimations, while stress- and adjustment-related symptoms are increasing overall.¹

More than 10% of youth in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD.²
64% of children diagnosed with ADHD have at least one additional behavioral, emotional, or mental health disorder.³
25% of children have some form of anxiety.⁴
Anxiety affects 20% of American adults,⁵ with just over one-third getting treatment.⁶

Despite billions of dollars poured into research and treatment efforts, the incidence of behavioral health disorders in the U.S. continues to rise. Efficacious interventions and treatments for behavioral health, including mental health, are needed now and will be even more valuable in the days ahead.

Neurofeedback (NFB) is a noninvasive, proven treatment for ADHD and other mental health issues. NFB uses sensors and a digital interface to measure brainwaves, allowing individuals to observe and modulate their own brain’s activity. A feedback and reward system helps patients achieve brain states associated with self-regulation, attention, focus, and other improvements relative to behavioral health conditions. NFB helps address patterns of dysregulation associated with irregular brainwave activity found in a range of conditions including ADHD, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and sleep disorders.⁷

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[1]American Psychological Association. (2016). Stress in America: The impact of discrimination. Stress in America™ Survey, 2016.
[2]Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). (2020). General Prevalence of ADHD. https://chadd.org/about-adhd/general-prevalence/
[3]CDC. (2018, September 21). Data and Statistics About ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html
[4]CDC. (2018, December 20). Data and Statistics on Children’s Mental Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html
[5]NIMH » Major Depression. (2019, February). Nih.Gov. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml
[6]Anxiety and Depression Association of America | Facts & Statistics. (n.d.) Adaa.Org. Retrieved from https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics
[7]McCormack, H., Kennedy, P., Harbin, H., Carneal, J., & Alfred, L. (2015) Promoting Brain Health and Brain Fitness: A National Call for Action. (C. O’Brien, Ed.) Retrieved from www.thekennedyforum.org/app/uploads/2017/06/issue-brief-Brain_Fitness_160725.pdf