Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Depression is not simply a feeling occasional sadness, but a disorder of the deep and persistent that it can affect every aspect of your life. The most common symptoms include sadness durable, loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable, crying recurrent, a feeling of emptiness or worthlessness, changes in appetite and sleep, extreme fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
Within the mood disorders are bipolar disorders, which are characterized by extreme changes in mood, ranging from episodes of mania (with excessive energy, impulsivity, and grandiosity) to episodes of deep depression. Both these and the depression impact greatly on the quality of life, interfere in a negative way with the activities of daily living and can affect anyone, even to those who lead a functional life.
Neurofeedback for Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Neurofeedback offers an innovative approach to treat both the depression and bipolar disorders to improve the regulation of brain waves related to the mood, optimize brain activity and improving overall well-being. For depression, the neurofeedback works to stabilize the brain waves, helping to maintain an emotional balance, reduce the depressive symptoms and the intensity and frequency of the episodes. In the case of bipolar disorder, neurofeedback can help manage the extreme oscillations of the mood-regulating brain activity in the areas responsible for emotional stability. To train the brain to moderate emotional responses and reduce the intensity of the manic phases and depressive, neurofeedback can complement other treatments, and contribute to greater stability and quality of life.
