Editing BioFeedback

Can we use biofeedback techniques to improve mental functioning? Some initial background links: * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Wikipedia article on Biofeedback] * [http://www.aapb.org/consumer_efficacy.html "Efficacy levels" of different Biofeedback treatements from AAPB] * [http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/02/11/heart-rate-variability-as-an-index-of-regulated-emotional-responding/ Blog article on SharpBrains.com on heart rate variability] (note - after checking this out I can't find much real science to back this up, so treat with care. ThufirHawat) * [http://www.psychnet-uk.com/psuedo/biofeedback.htm Various biofeedback resources] == Biofeedback and training of attention == Biofeedback may be an effective treatment for attention deficit disorders; it might therefore be a way of improving focus in people without deficits. See: * [http://www.aapb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3330 ADD and ADHD] at applied psychophysiology and biofeedback * [http://www.isnr.org/uploads/Volume%204.pdf Abstracts from the Journal of Neurotherapy], including a number of relevant papers * [http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/01/25/how-strong-is-the-research-support-for-neurofeedback-treatment-of-children-with-adhd/ How strong is the research support for neurofeedback treatment of children with adhd?] - blog post == DIY biofeedback == There are lots of DIY projects that could be used for biofeedback. In no particular order: * [http://blog.makezine.com/2009/12/11/medical-and-bio-open-source-hardwar/ Open sourcing medical equipment] mentions several projects including [http://openeeg.sourceforge.net/doc/ OpenEEG] * [http://opencircuits.com/Programmable_Chip_EEG Programmable Chip EEG] * [http://www.meta-mind.de/ EEG-Neurofeedback Training Neuroheadset] * [http://blog.makezine.com/2011/04/22/the-truth-meter-dont-sweat-it/ Make: The Truth Meter: galvanic skin resistance] * [http://blog.makezine.com/2007/01/15/eeg-ekg-schematics/ Make: EEG & EKG schematics] * [http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/4495 "Vital Threads Biofeedback Apparel"] * [http://blog.makezine.com/2006/03/23/lego-lie-detector/ "LEGO lie detector"] * [http://www.make-digital.com/make/vol26?pg=104#pg104 Make: Biosensing primer] * [http://vadim.oversigma.com/esl/esl.html "Every Sign of Life"] * [http://medicarduino.net/ medicarduino: Medical and Health Related Projects with Arduino] * [http://sourceforge.net/p/opensensors/home/Home/ the OpenSensors Project] * [http://beingsense.blogspot.com/2011/09/listen-to-your-heart-go-with-it.html listen to your heart] == See also == * ImprovingIntelligence

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