Neurofeedback and EEG diagnostic microstates for ADHD, PTSD and Schizophrenia with Tomas Ros

In our latest podcast, neurocare’s Dr. Trevor Brown interviews Dr. Tomas Ros, a neuroscientist at the Center for Biomedical Imaging, University of Geneva. Dr. Ros shares groundbreaking insights into neurofeedback and EEG microstates in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. They discuss personalized neurofeedback protocols for ADHD, emphasizing the need for tailored treatments based on specific brain biomarkers and the potential of EEG microstates to improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Ros also explores neurofeedback for PTSD, highlighting promising results in altering brain wave patterns to alleviate symptoms, while noting the necessity for further research before widespread clinical implementation.

Dr. Ros’s work underscores the diagnostic potential of EEG microstates for ADHD, PTSD, and schizophrenia, offering new avenues for personalized treatment. He envisions a future where neurofeedback and EEG analysis are integral to mental health care, with advancements in technology and machine learning enhancing the precision and effectiveness of these interventions. This conversation is invaluable for professionals and patients seeking to understand the transformative potential of these innovative approaches in improving mental health outcomes.


00:00 Advancements in Neurofeedback Research
04:48 Guiding Treatments with EEG Microstates
08:15 The Slow Progress of Neurofeedback Research in ADHD
11:58 The Potential of Neurofeedback
15:29 Distinct Brain Activity Patterns in PTSD and SPDD
23:47 Restoring Alpha Waves through Neurofeedback Training
27:40 Clinical Data and Treatment Outcomes
31:04 The Complexity and Interconnectedness of the Brain
34:30 The Complexity of Trauma Recovery
40:40 Understanding Microstates: A Measure of EEG Field Topography
43:58 Attractors and Repellers
47:53 The Microstate Framework in EEG Analysis
51:22 Improving Classification Accuracy with Frequency Band Filtering
55:21 Using EEG processing for diagnosis and treatment adaptation
58:59 The Relationship Between Microstates and Sleep
01:02:32 The Potential of EEG Microstate Analysis in Diagnosis and Treatment
01:06:46 Measuring Brain Activity with Neurofeedback
01:09:53 Investments and the Need for Larger Samples
01:10:18 The Richness of EEG Data
01:10:52 Expanding the Spatial Resolution of EEG
01:11:26 Creating a Tighter Link between Wearable Sensing and Behavior
01:11:55 Innovating Behavioral Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders
01:12:02 Using Machine Learning to Identify Brain Patterns
01:12:04 Tracking Symptoms of Psychiatric Conditions Invasively
01:13:31 Non-Invasive Brain Activity Analysis
01:14:18 Challenges of Dry Electrodes
01:14:45 Training the Brain for Stability
01:15:30 The Future of Mental Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment


About the series:

The neurocare group is a global network of experts in neuroscience, psychology, and engineering, with a mission to empower best practices and bring innovative and sustainable mental health techniques to more patients in need through our network of clinics.

Through this interview series, the head of the neurocare Academy, Dr Trevor Brown, interviews leading minds in this field, to present the state of research and possibilities and effective models of care in mental health and cognitive performance.

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