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Neurofeedback stems from electroencephalography (EEG), the method of measure brain activity. Neurofeedback (also called 'EEG biofeedback' or 'brain–computer interface training') consists in providing its user information about his or her cortical activity, especially the frequency of brain waves, in an understandable way. The information is deemed to allow him or her to change undeserved frequencies and improve his or her mental state.<ref name="Vernon"/>
  
 
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Electroencephalography (EEG), on which neurofeedback is based, was developed by Hans Berger between 1929 and 1938.<ref>KAISER, David A. Basic Principles of Quantitative EEG. Journal of Adult Development, 12(2/3), August 2005. Doi: 10.1007/s10804-005-7025-9 Available online at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10804-005-7025-9 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).</ref> Neurofeedback was developed in 60s and 70s, while the research on this method was conducted primarily by the U.S. researchers. The subjects of the research were firstly cats but the researchers began the trials with human subjects soon after the introduction of the method. Neurofeedback was used for a therapeutic treatment, namely a reduction of seizures.<ref name="NYTimes"/> In 1969, Kamiya claimed in his article that healthy individuals might benefit from using neurofeedback as an enhancement.<ref name="Vernon">VERNON, D. et al. Alpha Neurofeedback Training for Performance Enhancement: Reviewing the Methodology. Journal of Neurotherapy: Investigations in Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience, 13(4), 2009, pp. 214-227, Doi: 10.1080/10874200903334397 Available online at: http://www.isnr-jnt.org/article/view/16632 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).</ref>  
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Electroencephalography (EEG), was developed by Hans Berger between 1929 and 1938.<ref>KAISER, David A. Basic Principles of Quantitative EEG. Journal of Adult Development, 12(2/3), August 2005. Doi: 10.1007/s10804-005-7025-9 Available online at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10804-005-7025-9 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).</ref> Neurofeedback was developed in 60s and 70s, while the research on this method was conducted primarily by the U.S. researchers. The subjects of the research were firstly cats but the researchers began the trials with human subjects soon after the introduction of the method. Neurofeedback was used for a therapeutic treatment, namely a reduction of seizures.<ref name="NYTimes"/> In 1969, Kamiya claimed in his article that healthy individuals might benefit from using neurofeedback as an enhancement.<ref name="Vernon">VERNON, D. et al. Alpha Neurofeedback Training for Performance Enhancement: Reviewing the Methodology. Journal of Neurotherapy: Investigations in Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience, 13(4), 2009, pp. 214-227, Doi: 10.1080/10874200903334397 Available online at: http://www.isnr-jnt.org/article/view/16632 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).</ref>  
  
 
== Important Dates ==
 
== Important Dates ==

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Neurofeedback session

List of Neurofeedback devices:

Neurofeedback stems from electroencephalography (EEG), the method of measure brain activity. Neurofeedback (also called 'EEG biofeedback' or 'brain–computer interface training') consists in providing its user information about his or her cortical activity, especially the frequency of brain waves, in an understandable way. The information is deemed to allow him or her to change undeserved frequencies and improve his or her mental state.[1]

Main Characteristics

Purpose

Historical overview

Electroencephalography (EEG), was developed by Hans Berger between 1929 and 1938.[2] Neurofeedback was developed in 60s and 70s, while the research on this method was conducted primarily by the U.S. researchers. The subjects of the research were firstly cats but the researchers began the trials with human subjects soon after the introduction of the method. Neurofeedback was used for a therapeutic treatment, namely a reduction of seizures.[3] In 1969, Kamiya claimed in his article that healthy individuals might benefit from using neurofeedback as an enhancement.[1]

Important Dates

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/feb/21/research.games

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890856716300958?via%3Dihub

Ethical & Health Issues

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brain-myths/201302/read-paying-100s-neurofeedback-therapy-0

https://www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-health/adhd/neurofeedback-for-adhd-in-children/

http://www.brainworksneurotherapy.com/press/sunday-times-real-brainwave

The procedure is controversial, expensive and time-consuming. An average course of treatment, with at least 30 sessions, can cost $3,000 or more, and few health insurers will pay for it. Still, it appears to be growing in popularity.[3]

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Projects, or Scientific Research

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 VERNON, D. et al. Alpha Neurofeedback Training for Performance Enhancement: Reviewing the Methodology. Journal of Neurotherapy: Investigations in Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience, 13(4), 2009, pp. 214-227, Doi: 10.1080/10874200903334397 Available online at: http://www.isnr-jnt.org/article/view/16632 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
  2. KAISER, David A. Basic Principles of Quantitative EEG. Journal of Adult Development, 12(2/3), August 2005. Doi: 10.1007/s10804-005-7025-9 Available online at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10804-005-7025-9 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
  3. 3.0 3.1 ELLISON, Katherine. Neurofeedback Gains Popularity and Lab Attention. The New York Times [online]. 2010, Oct 4. Available online at: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/05/health/05neurofeedback.html (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).