QEEG Brain Scans
What is a QEEG Brain Scan?
Perth Brain Centre uses functional brain imaging technology known as Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) Brain Scans and 3-Dimensional Brain Mapping, using Low-resolution Electromagnetic Tomography (LORETA).
QEEG Brain Scans are safe well-known assessments used in scientific research and clinical practice. QEEG Brain Scans are appropriate for almost any age and are conducted on-site in clinic. Unlike standard CT and MRI scans which provide information about brain structure, QEEG Brain Scans provide information about how the brain is working by directly measuring the electrical activity of the brain, known as “brain waves.” Specialised software is used to compares an individual’s pattern of brainwave activity to reference databases. The results of this complex analysis are used to generate 2-Dimensional and detailed 3-Dimensional images that show brain function.
Who can benefit from a QEEG Brain Scan?
Do you or someone you know have ADHD, anxiety or depression ? Are you or your child Autistic ? Have you ever wondered why you or someone you know have difficulties with attention or learning, feel anxious or overwhelmed, can’t relax or switch-off, or have challenges with regulating emotions and mood?
Anyone looking to gain a better understanding of how their brain is working may benefit from a QEEG Brain Scan. Clinical research indicates that the clinical application of QEEG is extensive, including (but not limited to) neuropsychiatric disorders, epilepsy, stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury and mental health disorders. At Perth Brain Centre we most commonly recommend QEEG Brain Scans to guide advice and treatment for people looking for help with ADHD, anxiety, Autism, chronic pain, depression, memory problems and performance, and migraine headaches.
QEEG provides answers but not a diagnosis
QEEG Brain Scans are not used to provide a clinical diagnosis, because the diagnosis of disorders such as ADHD, Anxiety or Autism is based upon symptoms. Symptoms can (and often do) overlap between different disorders, in research this is known as “trans-diagnostic.” However the results of QEEG can be used to provide answers about how someone’s brain in working and help explain why someone is thinking, feeling or behaving the way that they do.
The Perth Brain Centre has conducted tens of thousands of QEEG Brain Scans since 2010 and below there are some examples of common brain patterns. Understanding how the brain works allows us to develop truly personalised, effective, evidence-based and drug-free therapies to help people get the results they need. Take a minute to look - Can you recognise yourself or someone you know?
