Mental health blog and resources

7 Benefits of Brain Training

Biofeedback brain training is a powerful tool that can help individuals take control of their mental and emotional well-being. By helping to reduce stress levels, improve memory and concentration, and improve emotional regulation, the benefits of brain training include improving overall physical and...

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Crossroads Institute Announces New Medical Director, Stephanie Chan, MD

Key New Hire Will Help Accelerate Crossroads Institute’s Continued Expansion of Psychiatry Services LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Crossroads Institute for Psychotherapy and Assessment, Inc. (“Crossroads Institute”), an independent provider of comprehensiv...

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Brain Training Services for Treatment of Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome or Tourette’s has traditionally been treated with a combination of medications and psychotherapy. The treatment outcome for Tourette’s has typically been limited both in terms of obtaining full symptomatic relief and absence of side effects. Alternative methods of treatment are...

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Treating Autism and Asperger’s through Neurofeedback

Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) include Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger’s. These are life-changing, family-altering conditions, usually diagnosed in childhood after heartbroken parents have endured multiple appointments and conflicting diagnoses. Behavioral treatments have ...

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qEEG and Neurofeedback for Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

What is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. H...

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Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is the most common psychological situation affecting over 40 million people in the US and it has increased by more than 25% in children since 2015! And in our current global world, anxiety is even more common due to the large amount of media when a negative event occurs. Crises like the Covi...

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What is Direct Neurofeedback?

Direct Neurofeedback is a type of neurofeedback that is safe, effortless and provides quick results with no side effects. It is a brain optimizing method that emits an imperceptible micro-stimulus based on the current brainwave pattern. This stimulus nudges the brain out of stuck or frozen brainwave...

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What is HRV Biofeedback?

Feelings of psychological and physiological stress are normal adaptive responses to stressors in our environment, but over time chronic stress can be life threatening and cause impairments in almost all areas of life. Poor breathing habits from chronic stress also exacerbates the problem. Heart Rate...

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What is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback Therapy is a safe computerized treatment that normalizes the abnormal brain wave patterns in patients with ADD, ADHD, ASD, and Learning Disabilities. In the video below, Dr. Michael Linden provides an overview of neurofeedback and how it works....

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Crossroads Institute Expands into Orange County

Recent Growth Initiatives Add Neurofeedback to Crossroads Institute’s Existing Service Offering and Expand Geographic Coverage Opening an office in Irvine was a logical next step in our growth strategy as we continue to increase our presence in Southern California and beyond” — Dr. Soni Ki...

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