The Behavioral Medicine Report

U.S. News and World Report recently listed neurofeedback among 9 drug free treatments of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that consumers should consider. The author discusses why some parents are inclined to seek out “alternative” or behavioral treatments and cites evidence that stimulant drugs, such as Ritalin, may not provide long term relief and may even stunt kid’s growth. The field of neurofeedback deserves all of the positive national attention it can garner so I was pleased with its mention. Check the end of this review for a link to the complete U.S. News and World Report story.

Eugene Arnold, professor emeritus of psychiatry at Ohio State University, provides a relatively cautious, but positive, overview of the benefits of neurofeedback for ADHD. What are the other 8 treatments you ask? They are positive parenting, various parent and child behavioral programs, interactive metronome training, meditation, a natural environment, more sleep, a healthier diet, and exercise.

Visit 9 Drug-Free Approaches to Managing ADHD here.

Enjoy.

CFisher

1. NIMH Funds Investigation Into Neurofeedback for ADHD
2. Neurofeedback for ADHD Achieves A “Level 5 – Efficacious and Specific” Efficacy Rating
3. The National Institute On Drug Abuse Includes Neurofeedback in Their 5-Year Strategic Plan
4. Children With ADHD Realize Significant Benefits From Neurofeedback Training In a Randomized Clinical Trial
5. Excellent Free Resource: Comprehensive Neurofeedback Bibliography