'Brain training' may be an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder
Neurofeedback found to reduce symptoms and lead to remission in PTSD patients
2021-01-26
(Press-News.org) LONDON, ON - Neurofeedback, also called 'brain training,' consists of exercises where individuals regulate their own brain activity. In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers have found that neurofeedback may be an effective treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published in END
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