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J Korean Med Sci. 2019 Nov 4;34(42):e283 https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e283 eISSN 1598-6357·pISSN 1011-8934
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Received: Oct 2, 2019 Accepted: Oct 22, 2019 Address for Correspondence:
Min Suk Chung, MD, PhD
Department of Anatomy, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164 World Cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea.
E-mail: [email protected]
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Min Suk Chung
Department of Anatomy, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
Neurofeedback = Mirror of Brain
When putting on makeup, a woman sees
her own face.
Then she can check whether the makeup is being done properly.
Mirror
Recognizable
EEG Game
Patient
!
MS Chung (anatomy.co.kr)
When treating depression with computer game, a patient sees one’s own electroencephalogram (EEG) in real time.
So the neurofeedback is an effective augmentation treatment of depression.
Such interactivity of treatment will grow to prominence.
Then one can check whether the treatment is being done properly.
The neurofeedback is like a mirror of brain to help a patient adjust mental status.
Device Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Interactivity Neurofeedback = Mirror of brain
► See the article “Neurofeedback Treatment on Depressive Symptoms and Functional Recovery in Treatment-resistant Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: An Open-label Pilot Study”
in volume 34, number 42, e287.
