Neurofeedback is an effective and evidence-based therapy method for the treatment of various mental illnesses. Neurofeedback devices for home use are increasingly available on the market. And we are also receiving more and more enquiries from private individuals.
But is home-use of neurofeedback a sensible alternative?
Meet Dr. Andrea Durand & Durand Healing and Wellness Center in Phoenix, AZ!
For Dr. Andrea Durand, DBH, LCSW, integrating neurofeedback was a natural step in her mission to provide comprehensive mental health care. With a strong background in behavioral health and trauma-focused therapy, she sought training with EEG Info and introduced neurofeedback into her practice last year. Since then, she has witnessed remarkable transformations in her patients.
The second part of the article ‘Clinical ILF neurofeedback with children and adolescents’ has now been published in the current issue (1/2025) of the forum für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie (forum for child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatics and psychotherapy) of the bkjpp (Professional Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Germany e.V.).
Meet Dr Divya Kakaiya and Healthy Within in San Diego, CA!
Dr Kakaiya has been using BEE Medic's Cygnet neurofeedback system since 2012 and considers it essential to her practice. ‘With an activity as intense as mine, I could do with another BEE Medic machine,’ she says. She mainly uses infra-low frequency (ILF) neurofeedback and the single channel protocol, and praises Cygnet's user-friendly interface compared to other systems.
‘Neurofeedback is a central element in the spectrum of therapeutic interventions, comparable to an outstanding spice in a culinary ensemble that refines the overall composition.’ - An interview with occupational therapist and certified neurofeedback therapist Thomas Theis.
The first part of the article ‘Clinical ILF neurofeedback with children and adolescents’ has been published in the current issue of the 'forum für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie' of the bkjpp (Professional Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Germany e.V.) (issue 4/2024).
Our experienced lecturers Gernot Wührer and Stephan Kolbe, both qualified psychologists, provide exciting insights into the scientific principles of neurofeedback, with a particular focus on infra-low frequency (ILF) neurofeedback.
Meike Wiedemann and Kirsten Segler's successful neurofeedback book, originally written in German, is now finally available in English.Under the title ‘Neurofeedback: A Gentle Therapy to Help the Brain Help Itself’, even more people can now discover the authors’s exciting insights into this effective method.
Although mental health is getting more and more attention, one aspect is often neglected: men's mental health. The traditional idea that men have to be ‘tough’ and must not show weakness often leads to men ignoring mental health problems and rarely seeking help (Krumm et al., 2017). The effects can manifest in men in the form of depression, substance misuse and an alarmingly high suicide rate. (Canetto & Sakinofsky, 1998).
Meet Clackamas Health Centers Behavioral Health in Oregon!
Clackamas Health Centers Behavioral Health has been transforming lives across Oregon by integrating innovative therapies like neurofeedback into their comprehensive mental health services. With a dedicated team of 15 trained neurofeedback clinicians and 13 NeuroAmps, they provide personalized care tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Their commitment fosters long-term success and well-being, leveraging ILF neurofeedback to achieve life-changing results for clients of all ages.
On this World Mental Health Day, we’re honored to share Adam McCord’s remarkable journey and the transformative power of neurofeedback therapy. Adam, who has faced significant mental health challenges, including episodes that left him unable to engage with the world for weeks, saw a dramatic shift after starting neurofeedback. With the support of his father, Lone McCord, and neurofeedback specialist Kim Antonell, Adam’s progress has been life-changing—he’s regained independence, improved communication, and even resolved lifelong symptoms like drooling. Over time, Adam became medication-free, and his quality of life has drastically improved. "This is just an unbelievable tool set that BEE Medic continues to innovate and improve," says Lone.