PeakMind expands. New partner joins the company- May 2007

We are happy to annouce that Louise Venables has joined PeakMind as a partner. She is a highly dedicated and competent person and we are extremely pleased to have her onboard (read more about Louise here).

PeakMind helps executives to tackle stress - article in Western Mail - December 2006

A feature article in the Western Mail describes how mental performance enhancing training with PeakMind helps exectutives to manage stress at work and improve focus and levels of concentration (download pdf article).

The Times article on neurofeedback treatment of ADHD in the UK - September 2006

Article on neurofeedback treatment of ADHD in the UK features in The Times!! "The treatment has long been established in the US, but does the answer to mental wellbeing really lie with our brain waves? And will neurofeedback take off here?" asks David Mattin (download pdf article)

The Italian football team had neurofeedback training before winning the World Cup

A newspaper article has revealed that neurofeedback and biofeedback contributed to Italy becoming the football world champions. Four players who represent AC Milan had been undergoing peak performance training for several months before the world cup in an attempt to gain the mental edge over their opponents.

The ability to get 'in the zone' may have been essential to the performance of the players, especially in high pressure situations such as penalty shoot-outs which Italy won in the final game of the tournament to beat France and lift the trophy. The training the players had is similar to that offered by PeakMind and improves focus, concentration and improves the ability to recover from exertion.

PeakMind meets with counselling group in Portsmouth - July 2006

PeakMind gives a talk to the University of Portsmouth Counseling Service on the neurofeedback treatment of stress and anxiety disorders. The attendees discussed the link between emotional and psychological development and brain functioning and how multiple factors such as therapist characteristics, patient characteristic and pathology may influence the choice of treatment.

Article in Evening Post on neurofeedback anxiety research in Swansea- June 2006

A feature article in South Wales Evening Post describes how funding from the Economic and Social Research Council helps researchers in the psychology department at Swansea University to examine ways to lower people's anxiety levels through neurofeedback. PeakMind is briefly mentioned in the article (download article here).

Article in Western Mail on neurofeedback anxiety research in Swansea- May 2006

A feature article in the Western Mail describes how ongoing research in the psychology department at Swansea University may help people manage a range of anxiety conditions including stage fright for actors, stress for sports stars or sports managers and for people suffering stress at work (download article here)

Using neurofeedback in the workplace - May 2006

PeakMind gave an invited talk to psychology students at Swansea Institute of Higher Education on how neurofeedback can be used to combat stress and achieve peak performance in the workplace. The talk focused on the demands of modern work life on our time and attention and addressed how constant multitasking can lead to distractibility, inner frenzy, and impatience. After a brief introduction to the theoretical background of neurofeedback one student tried a neurofeedback protocol often used to reduce stress and create inner calmness.

PeakMind meet with iCreate (http://www.icreate3d.com) – March 2006

PeakMind gave a practical demonstration of their peak performance service to the directors and staff at iCreate Ltd. iCreate is a Swansea based company who work with professionals in the residential and commercial property industries, providing high quality 3D renderings and virtual tours of new buildings.

PeakMind meet with Swansea interagency group - December 2005

PeakMind presented an overview of their service for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to the Swansea interagency group. This group consists of child and adolescent psychiatrists, an educational psychologist, nurses and social workers. They liaise closely with Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators in local schools to provide treatment for children who exhibit symptoms of ADHD in the Swansea area. This treatment often consists of medication and behavioural therapy. PeakMind are now offering an alternative in the form of neurofeedback treatment for these individuals.

PeakMind awarded grant from Finance Wales – December 2005

As part of the spin-out programme offered by Welsh higher education institutions and the Welsh Assembly Government, PeakMind have been awarded a grant in recognition of the services they provide and the potential for growth of the application of neurofeedback. PeakMind are applying the expert knowledge held within the university and ensuring it benefits members of the community.