The field of mental health is both intricate and expansive, encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions referred to as psychological disorders. In this article, we delve into five common psychological disorders prevalent in Canada[1], namely depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These disorders can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, making ...
Just a few decades ago scientists thought of the brain as a fixed entity and something that cannot be changed or improved. Fortunately, now we know this is not true and science has proven that the brain has the ability to be plastic and alter its connections, organisation and function. This change in the brain ...
Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder, is a mood disorder that will affect one in eight Canadians at some point in their lives. For many of these people, neurofeedback offers a promising next step. As an alternative to traditional treatments, neurofeedback requires no prescription and no ...
What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback, also called Neurotherapy, is a type of biofeedback that uses a real-time display of electrical brainwave activity to teach self-regulation of brainwave functions. The collection of this information for clinical purposes is called a qEEG, or Quantitative Electroencephalography. This information is analyzed and a “brain map” of the data is created. ...
Concussions can take a toll on our brain health at any age. A concussion is defined as a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head which impairs neurologic function. While this may be physically seen in terms of a ...
What better time than Spring to give your brainwaves a tune up! Just like we need to exercise our bodies, our brain also needs to work out. What are some of the ways that we can tune up our sleep brains after a snowy winter? Exercise, sleep, and sunshine! Not only are both of these ...
