I am not a proponent of any of the non-volitional neuro-therapies. They do not publish their research and they tend to over represent their value. These therapies are only approved for assistance with relaxation. Any promotion for medical conditions is against the law. Any comments about FDA approval are misrepresentations.

The FDA application process only accepts them as 'exempt' from FDA regulations. This exemption means they have presented claims that the process does not have any negative risks. Unfortunately, there is no mandated reporting of negative side-effects or adverse reactions for exempt medical devices.

Before you try a biofeedback therapy, if you post some basics, I can give you as much information as I can find. There are certain buzz words used that I understand.

What symptoms are you hoping to treat with neuro-therapy?

There are no quick fixes, especially at her age.

Have you had any blood work done? B-12, folate, D3, calcium, magnesium, DHEA, Thyroid, and the female hormones can all be tested.

Also, her brain may be more sensitive to stress at the end of her cycle when her progesterone is at its lowest.

If she has a history of being a high achiever, she needs to learn to take a slower approach. The academic pressures put on young women today is ridiculous. Just because they can be pushed to high achievement does not mean it is proper.

In my day, we just had honors courses. Now, there are AP courses starting in 9th grade. The competition to graduate with a 4.3 GPA is unreal. In the long run, it does not make a difference.

When does her school administer the PSAT? Academically, she should be focusing on learning new test taking skills so she can do best on the PSAT. Good grades with a great PSAT will benefit her better that a poor PSAT and great grades, IMO. I was very cognitively challenged for my PSAT and missed an opportunity for a great score.

If she can learn how to study in a low stress way, she will do great. No cramming for exams. The concussed brain needs to plan way ahead of any testing. This way, the information is well remembered in long term memory. I did not learn this need until I was too far beyond the academic benefit.

Sorry about the fire hose of information. I am passionate about this because I struggled so much at her age because nobody told me what was happening in my brain.

My best to you both.