Microcurrent Neurofeedback for Academic Performance
Students today are facing an academic crisis never seen before.
With constant screen use, growing stress levels, burnout, and decreased attention spans, it is harder than ever before for students to perform at peak levels.
As of 2022, it is believed that 1 in 9 children have ADHD and the rates of anxiety in children are even higher, 1 in 8. These trends reflect a real and growing struggle for many students trying to stay engaged and perform at their best.
With this increase in stress, anxiety, and attention deficits, how can students expect to exceed in school?
When used correctly and administered by a qualified health team, MCN can better focus, memory, mood, and test performance.
What Microcurrent Feedback is
Microcurrent Neurofeedback, also known as MCN, is a non-invasive, researched-backed brain optimization tool that supports learning and focus. It has grown in popularity over the last several years as a faster and safer way to assist with several different aspects of mental health, but it can be especially helpful with students in overcoming the modern day academic struggles.
When a person is struggling with anxiety, inattention, depression, etc, brain waves can become stuck and begin repeating the same and wrong patterns.
Microcurrent Neurofeedback for Academic Performance Session
MCN sends tiny, imperceptible electrical signals that help the brain become unstuck. EEG sensors are placed throughout the scalp and attached to a machine that begins reading brainwaves to detect patterns.
Once the patterns are detected, the machine begins producing the microcurrents.
This is completely pain free and safe!
When paired with other forms of therapy, MCN is used for anxiety, ADHD, concussion recovery, and cognitive performance.
Who Can Benefit
Students with ADHD
Students with anxiety
Kids who struggle with homework focus
Teens under high academic pressure
College students needing better performance
Athletes juggling academics and training
Why patients and parents love MCN:
Pain free
Quick sessions mean you can do more in your day
Non-invasive and little to no side effects
How Academic Performance is Affected by Brain Dysregulation
So why are students struggling more than ever?
With the modern era of technology, people's minds are always on, including when sleeping. This worsens sleep which then affects your waking hours that then messes with sleep even more.
This leads to elevated levels of stress and anxiety which disrupt memory and focus.
Overstimulation and multitasking can reduce attention spans and chronic stress and ADHD make learning harder.
When students are faced with decreased processing speeds, reduced attention spans, chronic stress, and disrupted memory, it is all too easy to slip between the cracks and begin falling behind in school.
How does MCN help with that?
How MCN Helps Students Improve Academically
Improves Focus and Attention
When MCN is performed, it can help regulate overactive or underactive brainwaves. Students report longer attention spans and better grades in school.
MCN can help limit distractibility and make sitting through a class and listening to a teacher much easier on students.
MCN is great for ADHD and chronic stress.
Strengthens Memory and Learning Retention
MCN is able to calm the brain which in turn helps the memory center of your brain function better, allowing students to calmly study and later recall the information during tests.
Students reportedly deal with less brain fog and feel more mentally sharp.
Reduces Test Anxiety and Stress
helps lower the brain’s ‘fight or flight’ response that is often seen with patients who have test anxiety.
This allows students to be calmer during studying and test-taking.
MCN also helps regulate emotions which can help with better performance.
Improves Sleep and Mental Clarity
After just a few sessions, students report seeing huge changes in their sleep quantity and quality. When sleep deprived, the brain begins to struggle with cognitive performance and can make focusing hard.
With MCN patients can wake up feeling clear and not foggy.
What Sessions Are Like at Gulf Coast Neurowellness
So, what will it be like during a session?
We’re so glad you asked!
Sessions are quick; around 15-20 minutes and are completely pain free with little to no side effects. Symptoms like light-headedness and fatigue are uncommon.
You remain seated and in a comfortable environment the whole time while the specialist prepares the space.
FDA approved EEG sensors are placed on your head, secured with a little gel and you get to sit back and relax. Many students report that they felt calmer almost immediately after their first session; prompting them to come back for longer lasting results.
Improvements often begin within just a few sessions.
If your child struggles with focus, anxiety, or staying calm under pressure, MCN may help. Which is why Gulf Coast Neurowellness offers personalized neurofeedback plans for students.
Book your first free session or reach out to our specialist to see how Microcurrent Feedback can help you today.
