Mood and emotional regulation
Mood is like the overall atmosphere of our mind. It can be sunny and bright, stormy and cloudy, or anywhere in between.
Emotions, on the other hand, are specific feelings that arise in response to events or thoughts - anger, sadness, shame, disgust, joy, pleasure...
Emotional regulation is about handling emotional ups and downs. It is managing the intensity of our emotions so they don't overwhelm us, and to express them in healthy ways.
Yu SH, Tseng CY, Lin WL. Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci. 2020
This study tested a neurofeedback technique designed to boost brain activity in the prefrontal region. The goal was to see if improving this brain activity could reduce rumination and depression. Thirty participants with depressive symptoms were randomly assigned to either a neurofeedback training group or a control group. After 20 sessions, those in the neurofeedback group showed better executive function, fewer depressive symptoms, and less rumination compared to the control group.
Review of EEG-based neurofeedback as a therapeutic intervention to treat depression
Patil A, Lin C, Lee SH, Huang HW, et all., Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 2023
This review examined 12 recent studies on neurofeedback for depression and found that it led to notable improvements in cognitive, clinical, and brain functions, despite some issues with the practice. The review also offers suggestions to refine NF methods for better outcomes.
Xia Z, Yang PY, Chen SL, Zhou HY, Yan C, 2024
This meta-analysis of 22 studies assessed the impact of neurofeedback on depression, brain function, and cognitive performance. Results showed that neurofeedback significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved brain function. It also had a moderate effect on cognitive performance. Longer treatment sessions generally led to better results for depression and cognitive function, while shorter sessions improved brain function.
Is your mood getting the worst of you?
For most of us, our mood and emotions fluctuate throughout the day, week, or even year. It's a normal part of being human. However, sometimes these fluctuations become extreme or persistent, and it can start to interfere with our daily life.
Have you noticed changes in your sleep or appetite?
Do you often feel persistently sad, losing interest in things you once enjoyed?
Do you swing between intense highs and lows, with periods of energy followed by crashing lows?
Or maybe you struggle with controlling anger or impulsive behaviors that disrupt your life.
Discover your new normal
Imagine being less overwhelmed by your feelings. You find it easier to manage stress, handle disappointments, and enjoy happy moments.
Gradually, you experience a sense of calm and control, even when life throws you curve balls. Your relationships improve as you communicate your needs and boundaries more effectively.
Over time, you discover a new sense of balance and peace within yourself.
