https://www.openmindneuro.com/home daily 1.0 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/7a3a28cd-5408-4a81-ad05-2e763eebd691/tristam1.jpg https://www.openmindneuro.com/meet-the-team daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/7a3a28cd-5408-4a81-ad05-2e763eebd691/tristam1.jpg Meet the Team - Lead Clinician Tristam Miles, LPCC MA Tristam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Arts degree in Mindfulness-Based, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. He has completed his didactic courses for board certification in Neurofeedback from the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). He has additional training in PACT Therapy (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling) as well as training in Synergetic Play Therapy from the Colorado Institute of Play Therapy. Tristam’s original roots in Florida afforded the privilege of taking up many ocean-based hobbies including a life passion for surfing. As a youth, he became an accomplished competitor among the amateur ranks. These days he can be found enjoying the mountain air on the trail with his girlfriend and his dogs while thinking about his next surfing adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/000e6401-e1a9-467c-82d8-0d5d5a3724a4/IMG_9096.jpeg Meet the Team - Technician, IT Kody Newman, BS AE Kody graduated in 2020 from the University of Colorado Boulder with his bachelor of science in Aerospace Engineering. After graduation, his career took a left turn in the field of neuroscience. He has been a swiss army knife at three different neurofeedback clinics where he’s gained a wealth of knowledge about the brain and the technology that augments it. He is currently beginning the process to become a board-certified neurofeedback technician. In his free time, he enjoys Climbing, juggling, and completing cryptic sudoku puzzles. https://www.openmindneuro.com/our-approach daily 0.75 2022-02-02 https://www.openmindneuro.com/get-started daily 0.75 2022-02-02 https://www.openmindneuro.com/mapping daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/e35b531c-4dc7-4462-93c3-4b347d5c7db3/IMG-0891.jpg qEEG Brain Mapping - Step 1: Intake - We utilize state of the art technology to provide an acquisition with incredible sensitivity and reliable data. First, you will electronically receive intake questionnaires to provide us with a thorough understanding of your mental health history. This is essential to the process as it allows us to connect the dots between your brain map and symptom presentation. The brain map data is acquired during a 1-hour session where you will sit comfortably in a chair with a cap containing EEG sensors placed on the head. In order to obtain a clear signal, the sites will be cleaned and prepared with electrogel. Each of these 19 sensors will record brain activity at a distinct site on your brain. 2 additional sensors placed on the earlobes, areas of no electrical activity, will be used to provide a baseline. Next, your brain activity will be read for 10 minutes with eyes open, and 10 minutes with eyes closed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/6e1006b7-4a89-464c-940a-52a2ffd52635/eeg-data.gif qEEG Brain Mapping - Step 2: EEG analysis A thorough EEG analysis not only includes software computations, but also visual inspection. In the last several decades, studies using qEEG analysis and traditional assessment have allowed for the identification of specific electrical features observed in different mental health conditions. Network analysis provides novel insights into optimal and dysfunctional brain architecture such as deficits in engagement and access to large scale neuronal networks that play a prominent role in optimal functioning. This data provides a link between the brain and behavior, allowing for a disruptive and necessary shift in how treatment plans are crafted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/b2915a2e-d7fb-44a7-af1d-9cd238b58c54/unsplash-image-n6B49lTx7NM.jpg qEEG Brain Mapping - Step 3: qEEG Analysis - Using advanced computational methods, we create brain map images and analyze metrics including brain connectivity and coherence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/342f012e-53a5-4312-aca8-b88dea279238/-excessive+beta+maps.png qEEG Brain Mapping - Step 4: Report Creation - All of the analysis from the EEG and qEEG methods outlined above contribute to the creation of beautiful and informational reports. At Open Mind Neuro we pride ourselves on our in-depth and well-researched reports. All of the analysis from the EEG and qEEG methods outlined above contribute to the creation of beautiful and informational reports including spectral displays, independent component analysis, functional connectivity maps and more, which will be thoroughly reviewed with you. This review is often quite validating as you begin to understand how your brain activity is contributing to your symptoms. We use this analysis and report to develop neurofeedback protocols and treatment recommendations. These reports can also be provided to therapists, doctors, neurologists, or psychiatrists. https://www.openmindneuro.com/neurofeedback daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/b9f86621-1165-4948-b9ea-57bfd1f9e5c6/NFB.jpg https://www.openmindneuro.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2022-05-31 https://www.openmindneuro.com/neurostimulation daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/a8dd2dec-4b4b-4a34-b3a8-135d7a7c50ff/Screen+Shot+2022-04-19+at+3.18.10+PM.png Neurostimulation - tDCS has a wide variety of clinical applications including cognitive enhancement and the treatment of many neuropsychiatric conditions including: Anxiety Depression TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Insomnia Parkinson’s Language disorders Visual Improvements Movement disorder https://www.openmindneuro.com/adhd daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/91d2a465-b7a4-4e6f-a4d5-e6cc9fc237f5/iceberg.png Attention Deficit Disorder - The ADHD Iceberg There is a lot more to ADHD/ADD than most people think. Here are some quick facts on the social implications of ADD/ADHD: In Boulder County ADD/ADHD outnumbers all minorities except Hispanics (13.7%) [2] It is estimated that ADHD kids hear 20,000 more negative statements than neurotypical children by the time they’re 12 [3] Single greatest predictor of teenage pregnancy [4] 62% of males will be a father by age 19 34% of females will be pregnant at least once by age 19 Parents of ADHD children are 3 times more likely to get divorced [4] Adults with ADHD have 15x the divorce rate of the average population [4] The CDC estimates roughly $31.6B in excess health care costs and work absence related to ADD/ADHD [1] Research varies on prison populations from 21-45% prevalence of ADHD [4] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/1650467583477-YT11ST61GFK7APKT6T1Q/pre.jpg Attention Deficit Disorder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/1650467811106-BUG7TQWW7LFLN4LFSWMD/post.png Attention Deficit Disorder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/1650467906774-13J1VA8PYKNF4VCUNG6R/change.png Attention Deficit Disorder https://www.openmindneuro.com/depression daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/4aad2764-6183-4f33-a899-53c454e97e55/HDRS+Scores.jpeg Depression - Treatment Efficacy Comparisons Following are statistics from several randomized controlled trials and clincial trials determining treatment efficacy. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, or HDRS, is one of the most widely used depression assessment scales. This scale is used to determine the efficacy of a treatment. This scale goes from 0 to 52 with 0 indicating no depression and scores above 24 indicating severe depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/b744971f-eee6-4f38-9bfe-6d645885236a/zoloft.jpeg Depression - SSRI vs. Placebo Treatment Clinical trials of SSRIs are shockingly unsuccesful - the remission rate in these trials is barely higher than the placebo effect, and adverse side effects are noted in a substantial number of subjects: "During the treatment phase, treatment-related adverse events were noted in 68.8% of subjects taking zoloft and 74% of subjects taking paroxetine. 20% of sertraline subjects discontinued and 30.5% of paroxetine subjects discontinued the medication before clinical trials were complete" (Cascade et al., 2009). Zoloft is commonly the first antidepressant prescribed to patients, however national library of medicine facilitated clinical trials for zoloft show a large placebo effect: https://www.openmindneuro.com/our-process daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/e35b531c-4dc7-4462-93c3-4b347d5c7db3/IMG-0891.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ef420893874f05edeeb52b/6e1006b7-4a89-464c-940a-52a2ffd52635/eeg-data.gif Our Process - Step 2: EEG analysis A thorough EEG analysis not only includes software computations, but also visual inspection. In the last several decades, studies using qEEG analysis and traditional assessment have allowed for the identification of specific electrical features observed in different mental health conditions. 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