At its core, the brain is an electrochemical organ that uses fluids, hormones, and electrical signals to direct thought, to receive information and stimuli, and form personalities and thought actions in every human being. Those electrical signals move in “brain waves” that can be organized into types of brain waves and detected through certain brain mapping tests that measure electrical energy using specialized sensors.

In the fields of neuroscience and psychology, neuroimaging technology is used to image or scan the pharmacology, function, and/or structure of the brain. With neuroimaging technology, physicians and psychologists can gain a clearer understanding of conditions or disorders that may be affecting their clients.

The world of neuroscience is constantly evolving, and modern techniques have significantly increased physicians’ and psychologists’ ability to accurately detect and diagnose a variety of major disorders and mental conditions. Among the most effective tools physicians can use is the qEEG or quantitative electroencephalography analysis.

Functional neuroimaging is a technology that has revolutionized the examination of cognitive brain function. It allows scientists to probe the brain to determine the relationship between activities in various regions. Neuroimaging provides insight into neural networks and how the brain responds to damage. It is useful in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, social neuroscience, and neuropsychology.

This article will take a closer look at functional neuroimaging to determine how it can improve mental health.

Although known as neurotherapy, neurobiofeedback, biofeedback, and EEG, targeted neurofeedback is a type of therapy that monitors brainwave activities using electrodes attached to the scalp. This output is recorded via a sound or video display.