According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is projected to become the number one global disease burden by 2030. Present-day statistics suggest that depression affects over 350 million people worldwide. Among those who are depressed, seeking professional psychiatric treatment is often helpful. An estimated 66% of all individuals who seek treatment are able to …
Neurofeedback is a training technique that helps individuals learn how to self-regulate brain activity with the help of neurological feedback provided by sensory devices. There are many types of neurofeedback, including: EEG neurofeedback (associated with brain waves), HEG neurofeedback (associated with blood flow), and real-time fMRI neurofeedback (associated with neural activation). Each of these neurofeedback …
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a brain scanning technique that incorporates both magnetic fields and radio waves. It is currently considered the most advanced form of neuroimaging technology and can be used to detect traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and/or tumors. The MRI was invented in the early 1970s by Paul C. Laurterbur, but has since …
Topamax (Topiramate) is an anticonvulsant medication that is primarily used for the treatment of epilepsy, but has also been approved for migraine prevention and as an adjunct to phentermine for weight loss. It is also commonly used as an off-label medication to treat bipolar disorder as well as borderline personality disorder, but there is no …