Mood and activation

Depression and persistent low mood

Low mood, lack of drive, withdrawal, and slower thinking can have a major effect on daily life. At I-NFBF, neurofeedback is considered only within a coordinated treatment context.

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  • Depression & Negative Mood States

More than a difficult day

Depression may involve persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep changes, poor concentration, or severe self-doubt. Some people mainly experience emptiness and lack of drive.

Duration, severity, and effects on daily life matter. Professional assessment also considers physical causes, medication, and other mental health conditions.

Treatment and safety come first

Medical and psychotherapeutic care form the basis of treatment for depressive disorders. Neurofeedback or biofeedback is planned only as a complement and in coordination with existing care.

Suicidal thoughts, acute hopelessness, or marked deterioration require immediate professional help. A training appointment is not crisis care.

What may be observed during training

Depending on the starting point, neurofeedback may address selected EEG activity. Biofeedback can make related physical responses visible, such as shallow breathing or persistent tension.

  • Record daily state and activation level
  • Use short, clearly paced sessions
  • Monitor sleep, demands, and adverse effects
  • Coordinate progress with treating professionals

Realistic goals

Goals may include better awareness of activation, a more regular daily rhythm, or support for concentration. The extent of any change in symptoms cannot be predicted in advance.

Mechanism and training goal

Depression & Negative Mood States

Possible cause

Research shows that depression and negative moods are often associated with reduced activity in specific brain regions responsible for positive emotions. Neurofeedback for depression is a behaviour-based method that uses brainwave biofeedback to specifically target this neural activity.

How neurofeedback can help

Through targeted training, the brain is supported in balancing its activity. The training targets the activity patterns associated with mood regulation. How symptoms change over a course of sessions varies from person to person.

Discuss complementary training

Tell us about current treatment and what you would like additional support with. We can assess whether neurofeedback or biofeedback may be appropriate.

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