Guest guest Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Friends: There is an article in todays NY Times (4/8/10), relating insominia to depression,which might be of real importance to neurofeedback therapy with respect to easing depression. Below is a quote from the article -- the full report can be found at <http//global.nytimes.com>. " a small area of the cerebral cortex in the front of the brain — the anterior cingulate cortex — which was consistently overactive in depressed patients, quieted to normal levels of activity after the patients were deprived of sleep. And when the patients were allowed to sleep, the activity in this area returned to the elevated levels. Helen Mayberg at Emory University has shown that electrical stimulation of the anterior cingulate cortex, which disrupts normal activity, also reduces depression. Some patients reported feeling immediate relief and calm after the procedure" nick mammano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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