In the relentless pursuit of athletic excellence, athletes and coaches continually seek innovative methods to gain a competitive edge. One such cutting-edge technique gaining traction in the world of sports psychology is the use of neuro/biofeedback training. These groundbreaking approaches to mental training are revolutionizing the way athletes prepare, perform, and recover, ultimately elevating their … Unlocking Athletic Potential: Neuro/Biofeedback in Sports Read More ..read more

In the age of technological advancements, everything is at our fingertips from mental health triggers to mental wellness tools. When we think of cell phones in regards to mental health the common debates arise about social media, negative body images, and cyber bullying leading to high levels of anxiety and depression. And these are all … Apps for Mental Wellness Read More ..read more

Red light therapy has become more mainstream recently with many reported benefits; but what is it actually going on, and how does this light impact our bodies? While red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation, has entered the mainstream wellness world in recent years, it was actually discovered back in the 60’s. A scientist in Budapest … Red Light Therapy Read More ..read more

Sleep affects everything in our day to day life from decision making to performance at our job or on the field. It is necessary for our bodies and minds to reset, engaging in processes of recovery, leading to optimal physical and mental performance the following day. Everyone knows that lack of sleep leads to feeling … Better Sleep: How Sleep Quality Affects Every Aspect of Your Day-to-Day Read More ..read more

Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death before the age of 65 in the U.S., and risk factors for suicide have been categorized into environmental, biological, and psychiatric factors. The highest mortality rate in suicide is due to depression. Over 90% of those have attempted or committed suicide have a psychiatric illness, and 60% … The Neurobiology of Suicide Read More ..read more

Neurons are fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, and are the cells responsible for communicating, receiving, sending out, and relaying electrical signals to different regions of the brain. Brain waves are synchronized oscillations of neural activity in the central nervous system and are driven by the mechanisms from individual neurons or the interaction … Gamma Waves, Depression, and Neurofeedback Read More ..read more

Depression is a common mental health disorder that impacts daily functions and quality of life and can lead to a variety of physical, mental, and emotional problems that can disrupt your daily routine and ability to function at work and home. Depression approximately affects one in fifteen adults in any given year, and one in … Depression, Genetics, and Biofeedback Read More ..read more

Encephalopathy is damage or disease that affects the brain, causing changes in its structure or in the way our brain functions and processes information. Encephalopathy can be caused by an infection, brain tumor, toxin exposure, poor nutrition, metabolic or mitochondrial dysfunction, lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain, severe neglect in childhood, trauma, … Encephalopathy and Neuroinflammation Read More ..read more

Many families have traditions during the holidays, but a universal theme is spending time with the people you love. Given the current pandemic, keeping family traditions alive may be exceptionally difficult this year. The isolation we have all experienced may be especially hard to handle during the holiday season. Loneliness can be detrimental to both … Coping with the Novel 2020 Holiday Season Read More ..read more

The novel coronavirus has impacted everything in our day-to-day lives including, work, school, routines, and mental health. The effect of COVID-19 differs from person to person, however living through an unprecedented crisis like this with no concrete solution or definite end, our hypervigilance may rise to the point of compromising our physical wellbeing and emotional … CORONAVIRUS AND MENTAL HEALTH Read More ..read more