This is a moving and hopeful video about the promise of neurofeedback for even the most seriously impacted men (in this case- but of course women and children too), traumatized, addicted, homeless, terrified and lost. Listen to what they have to say: Fight or Flight: Using Neurofeedback to Treat PTSD and Substance Abuse by Share Change https://youtu.be/t-5metrcUA4
Read More »Here's an overview of the cerebellum and several useful links. Warning- it takes you down a rabbit hole but a rabbit hole of meaning and importance. Not so sure about the 10/80% figure. I more often read 10/50% distribution- but whatever the proportions, it’s clear the cerebellum is influencing much more than motor function. - SF
Da Vinci Was Right: The Cerebellum Deserves More Recognition
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Neonatal cerebellar damage may have multiple neurodevelopmental consequences.Tonight, check out ERNIE & JOE on HBO! I highly recommend this gem of a film, that offers hope for our society! - SF
'Ernie & Joe': Film Review | SXSW 2019
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Documentarian Jenifer McShane rides along with two Texas law enforcement officers as they put an innovative and compassionate approach to policing into action.It all connects, and it's looking increasingly likely that the lower more primitive structures in the brain are driving the higher order structures particularly in what we see as mental health disorders. I think we can influence this conversation in a more adaptive direction with neurofeedback. - SF
Robust Midbrain Connectivity May Be Key to Paying Attention
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Connectivity of midbrain regions to cerebral cortex influences visual attention.