Treatment of Depression with Quantitative Electroencephalography(QEEG) of the TQ-7 Neuro-feedback System Increases the Level of Attention of Patients

Abstract

IntroductionDepression is characterized by a feeling of deep sadness associated with physiological and cognitive symptoms [1]. Both the ICD-10 and the American Psychiatric Association in their statistical manual of mental illness (DSM-V) characterize depression as a set of symptoms that include depressed mood (sadness, hopelessness), loss of interest and pleasure for previously satisfactory activities, and decreased energy, leading to a significant lack of enthusiasm that interferes with the life of the individual [2,3]. However, in relation to the etiology, most of the scientific community shares the idea that depression has multifactorial causes [4] that can originate from endogenous (neurobiological, genetic) [5], exogenous (psychosocial) [6] or traumatic factors (shock, letdown or a tumor) [7]. A biochemical alteration in the brain caused by a deficiency of serotonin [8], especially in the synaptic cleft, is implicated in the psychogenesis of neurobiological nature, possibly causing an imbalance of both mood and sense of well-being in the individual.This study focuses on problems of attention due to the possibility of accidents. Even though there are several theories related to the functioning of attention in the literature, Mateer & Mapou proposed a model that integrates all the previously proposed theories [9]. They established that attention is divided into two cognitive factors: AbstractIntroduction: Among the symptoms of depression, impairment in the level of attention has been a concern because of the risk of accidents.

What Happens When People with Depression Gather Online?

“…Various approaches have been applied to help people with depression. The approaches include medication, neurofeedback techniques, psychological counseling, and support from laypersons [4][5][6][7]. Despite the practical help available to fight depression, few people seek help actively due to the general population's misunderstanding of depression.…”