Understanding how neurofeedback with Myndlift can help manage anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an important step in learning innovative ways to improve your quality of life and well-being. With a lightweight headset (Muse), we can record your brain waves and provide a real-time display of your brain’s activity. We can adjust the games as you play them to address symptoms of anxiety and ADHD to improve your quality of life.
Speech-language pathologist Erin Badour and her team at NeuroZone have helped many clients improve their quality of life with innovative treatments and therapies for a variety of issues they may be facing, including ADD and ADHD. Thanks to neurofeedback with Myndlift, you can take back control over your life from the comfort of your home with fun digital games.
Contact our office or call (310) 821-3640 to learn more about how we can help you improve your quality of life and daily function.
About Anxiety and ADHD
Anxiety disorders and ADHD are both conditions that can affect your quality of life. They can affect your ability to take tests, communicate effectively, and get adequate rest. Approximately 366 million individuals suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the globe. (1) which can impact focus, social relationships, and quality of life. Anxiety disorders, whether temporary or chronic, affect approximately 33% of individuals in the United States. (2) Myndlift is a convenient treatment that measures your brain waves with small electrodes that we can place on your scalp. (3) Erin will use electroencephalography (EEG) neurofeedback training to help retrain your brain to function more effectively by measuring your brain waves and creating a personalized treatment plan based on your brain’s activity. Neurofeedback training is growing in popularity as a method of cognitive enhancement, and it is particularly effective for managing symptoms associated with conditions such as anxiety and ADHD.
How Myndlift Works
Myndlift software retrains your brain with a series of fun digital games that are controlled by neurofeedback to improve your mental clarity. During the treatment, we will measure your brain waves in real time with a comfortable headset and adjust the pace of the game you are playing to help your brain maintain its focus. The games you complete will depend on your personalized treatment protocol, which Erin will provide during your consultation.
Benefits of Myndlift for ADHD and Anxiety
After receiving Myndlift for ADHD and anxiety, you can enjoy several benefits, including:
- Improved productivity: We can improve your ability to perform everyday tasks to help you accomplish more during your daily routine.
- Convenient treatment: With a simple, convenient treatment, we can help you improve your thought patterns to improve your quality of life.
- Increased attention span: Improving your attention span can help reduce triggers and disruptions to make life easier.
- Improved sleep quality: Getting adequate rest can improve your performance and quality of life.
- Less stress: We can teach your brain how to self-regulate to reduce daily feelings of stress so you can focus on your daily routine.
Candidates & Consultation
Suitable candidates for neurofeedback training would typically like to improve their well-being with innovative treatments. While neurofeedback with Myndlift can be beneficial to patients seeking to treat ADD or ADHD, it can also potentially be used to help patients suffering from any of the following conditions: (1)
- ADD/ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addiction
- OCD
- Alcoholism
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Cognitive dysfunction
During your consultation, Erin will ask about your symptoms, current medications, medical history, and lifestyle to determine the most effective plan to help you address your symptoms. She will ask about any concerns you have related to your attention span and any conditions you are managing on a day-to-day basis. Candidates are typically seeking to improve their performance. If your symptoms are triggered by an event, she might recommend that you avoid triggers temporarily. Candidates should be prepared to make changes to their lifestyle, if necessary.
Treatment Process
During a Myndlift treatment, you will place a Muse headset on your scalp, and you will play a series of digital games to retrain your brain. The sensors on the headset will analyze your brain waves and adjust the games to optimize your brain function according to your activity. You can reinforce healthy behavior patterns based on your brain wave activity, and Erin can analyze your progress over time, making necessary adjustments to help you achieve optimal results.
Myndlift Results
After receiving Myndlift treatments, most clients notice gradual improvements in their symptoms as they progress through multiple sessions. Your results will vary slightly depending on your treatment plan and the conditions you would like to address. Most clients enjoy improved focus and less anxiety afterward.
If you would like to address repetitive thought patterns from anxiety and/or ADHD, we can discuss combining your treatment plan with neuro meditation and other therapies to help you manage these thoughts more effectively. Most patients notice an improvement after 30-40 sessions over the course of 12 weeks to teach their brains how to function more effectively. Taking good care of yourself and getting adequate rest (7-8 hours each night) is also important during your treatment plan.
Corresponding Treatments
Neurofeedback with Myndlift can treat symptoms associated with several other conditions beyond ADD and ADHD. Additionally, neurofeedback with Myndlift is only one example of the many treatments offered by Erin and her staff. Depending on their unique situation, NeuroZone patients may also benefit from the following:
Neurofeedback Treatment for Anxiety
Neurofeedback for anxiety can help reduce anxiety by improving the central nervous system’s response to stress triggers to help your body respond differently. We can improve your heart rate, breathing, and circulation to improve your quality of life with small electrodes that measure your brain waves and administer gentle stimuli to shift your brain’s activity in a healthier direction.
Alpha-Theta Treatment
Alpha-theta training is a treatment that alters your brain waves to help you meditate and enjoy a calmer state. During the treatment, Erin will walk you through a series of guided visualization exercises to help you relax until your brain’s theta waves exceed its alpha waves. In this state, Erin will help you make new, positive affirmations to reduce anxiety.
Audio-Visual Entrainment
Audio-visual entrainment (AVE) technology enhances your brain waves with a series of controlled pulsing lights and binaural beats. David Delight can help you reduce unhelpful thought patterns with personalized light and sound patterns.
NeuroMeditation
NeuroMeditation can improve your brain waves with a series of exercises that are designed to disrupt unhealthy thought patterns. There are several different types of neuro meditation Erin can recommend, depending on your symptoms:
- Focus: Erin will ask you to place attention on a visual object or listen to something to help you improve your memory.
- Mindfulness: Paying attention to your thoughts and feelings can help you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
- Open Heart: Erin will ask you to focus on positive emotions to increase your brain’s gamma waves. This type of meditation can also help you address grief and alleviate anxiety.
- Quiet Mind: Repetitive mantras can help you address negative thought patterns that are impacting your quality of life.
Brain Mapping
Erin can also use brain mapping to understand your brain and the symptoms you are experiencing. Brain mapping is a specialized evaluation that helps professionals understand the structure and activity of the brain. Erin can analyze your brain’s structure and use this information to create a more effective treatment plan. Before a brain mapping evaluation, you should avoid caffeine and stimulants that could interfere with the reading.
To learn more about our other treatments, see our blog!
Cost of Anxiety and ADHD in Santa Monica
The cost of Myndlift will depend on your specific treatment plan and whether or not you need multiple sessions. We can also provide an all-inclusive quote for your specific needs. Do not wait to learn about how a simple, fun, noninvasive treatment can help you unlock the powers of your mind.
Contact our offices in Culver City, Santa Monica, or Redondo Beach, or call (310) 821-3640 to learn more.
FAQ
Is Myndlift safe?
Myndlift is a non-invasive procedure that is effective for most patients who would like to address anxiety and ADHD. During your consultation, we will discuss your treatment plan to determine the most effective methods for your specific needs.
Does Myndlift hurt?
Myndlift is a comfortable treatment that analyzes your brain waves with a headset. It does not hurt, and we can answer any additional questions you have during your consultation.
How long will the results of Myndlift last?
The length of your treatment plan will depend on the results you wish to achieve and your symptoms. We can discuss a timeline for your treatment plan during your consultation.
Are there any risks to a Myndlift treatment?
Whether or not Myndlift is right for you will depend on your medical history and the symptoms you are experiencing.
Can Myndlift replace medication?
Myndlift is usually used to supplement other treatments and therapies. If you would like to use this treatment to replace prescribed medication, you should consult your doctor.
References
- Whitehead JC, Neeman R, Doniger GM. Preliminary Real-World Evidence Supporting the Efficacy of a Remote Neurofeedback System in Improving Mental Health: Retrospective Single-Group Pretest-Posttest Study. JMIR Formative Research. 2022;6(7):e35636. doi:https://doi.org/10.2196/35636
- National Institute of Mental Health. Any anxiety disorder. www.nimh.nih.gov. Published 2024. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder
- Marzbani H, Marateb H, Mansourian M. Neurofeedback: A comprehensive review on system design, methodology, and clinical Applications. Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal. 2016;7(2). doi:https://doi.org/10.15412/j.bcn.03070208
