The efficacy of neurofeedback, an emerging treatment for psychiatric disorders like depression and ADHD, is widely disputed by experts. Some claim it is a "powerful therapy" while one expert called it "crackpot charlatanism."
What is neurofeedback you ask? It is a procedure in which a patient learns to control their own brainwaves through operant conditioning. If a computer senses an improvement in your EEG pattern, it rewards you with soothing sounds and images.
Several recent studies have shown that neurofeedback does in fact help alleviate symptoms of several disorders. Check out this article from the New York Times to learn more about this controversial therapy:
Neurofeedback Gains Popularity and Lab Attention
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