Joseph was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder in 1997 and wants to help children with the problem. During EEG biofeedback, patients play special video games with electrodes attached to their heads. Goals include improving concentration and focus and helping patients learn to sit still and relax, said Roger deBeus, a clinical psychology resident at Riverside. Each session lasts about 45 minutes. The number of sessions required varies by the patient, deBeus said, but many people need between 30 and 50.
Patients come in two or three times a week, sometimes more.
Doctors also have used EEG biofeedback to help people with seizures, depression and substance abuse problems. Riverside hopes to have patients in the program by mid-May. You can search by name, specialty, or location. Find one now . Take a moment to let us know .