Neurofeedback addresses the brain as a complex system, not a as a stigmatizing label. The labels of “depression,” “anxiety,” and “bipolar” are far too simplistic to describe the spectrum of individual experiences with mood imbalances. See Dr. Daniel Amen’s perspective on the continuum of mood issues based on brain imaging:

• Training the brain to increase or decrease energy is intuitive on some level:
  • If a person is sad, unfocused, and motivationally challenged, they might find that caffeine, stimulating herbs, or stimulating medications give them a lift. With neurofeedback, we can train the brain to increase energy naturally.
  • If a person has nervousness, anger/agitation/irritability, and can’t slow down, they might enjoy the effects of calming herbs, sedatives, or alcohol. With neurofeedback, we can train the brain to slow down naturally.
• Neurofeedback is not simply a brain game. The brain learns to self-regulate. No energy comes into the brain: the brain is re-educated to repeat patterns for lasting results. 
• We don’t need to diagnose or stigmatize the way your brain functions. Just like personal trainers help with workouts, we personalize brain training. Your brain does the work.
• People with toxic and traumatic head injuries can have symptoms that mimic mood disorders, but traditional interventions used do not work in the same way as intended.
• Common challenges that accompany mood issues include residual consequences from head injuries, poor sleep, and focus. Multiple imbalances are addressed simultaneously.
• Dr. Buck’s Amen Clinic Brain Health Coaching services can be added to address lifestyle issues such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and supplements to maximize training results.

Brain Training for Mood

Training the brain to increase or decrease energy is intuitive on some level

• If a person has unpredictable mood swings, we can assist in teaching the brain to find more stability or “cortical control.” We approach each situation individually.
• If a person is sad, unfocused, and motivationally challenged, they might find that caffeine, stimulating herbs, or stimulating medications give them a lift. 
  With neurofeedback, we train the brain to increase energy naturally.
• If a person has nervousness, anger/agitation/irritability, and can’t slow down, they might enjoy the effects of calming herbs, sedatives, or alcohol.
  With neurofeedback, we train the brain to slow down naturally.