U.S. News and World Report Lists Neurofeedback As 1 of 9 Drug Free Treatments For ADHD

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Christopher Fisher, PhD

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On August 15, 2009, in ADHD, Neurofeedback, by Christopher Fisher, PhD

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

About the author

Dr. Christopher Fisher, Managing Editor for The Behavioral Medicine Report, received his PhD in Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine with an emphasis in neurofeedback, biofeedback, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and QEEG from University of North Texas. He is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN). Dr. Fisher also received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and movies, and bicycling on rugged terrain.

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