Acute & Chronic Stress Treatment in NYC

What are the different types of stress?

  • Stress is your body’s mental, physiological, and physical response to a perceived threat or stressor, also known as the fight-or-flight response. It is a evolutionary mechanism for survival because the release of stress hormones primes your body to take action and protect itself from danger.

    Though we do not face as many physical threats as our ancestors, many of the “threats” we face today trigger the same stress response. Common things include finances, work, academics, relationships, health, traumatic experiences, etc.

  • Acute stress is a short-term response, usually experienced during a specific event or in our day-to-day lives. It subsides once that event has passed and the body’s parasympathetic response kicks in.

    Stress is not always bad. A small, healthy amount of stress provides us the motivation and energy to be productive and complete tasks. This is why some people feel they perform better under pressure.

    Acute stress can turn into chronic stress if the intensity, frequency, and duration of this stress increases.

  • Chronic stress is long-term, repeated activation of the stress response, which can have a profound toll on your body and give rise to many health problems. Continuous release of stress hormones can lead to a dysregulated/overactive nervous system, even in the absence of a stressor.

How does chronic stress affect our body and health?

Chronic stress affects every part and system of our body, leading to symptoms like:

  • increased risk of mental health conditions

  • impaired cognitive functions

  • burnout and fatigue

  • irritability and mood changes

  • sleep difficulties

  • gastrointestinal problems

  • aches and pains

  • cardiovascular issues

  • irregularities with menstrual cycle

Stress can feel overwhelming but it can be managed. Taking control of your stress is essential for overall well-being, long-term health, and quality of life.

Manage Stress with Neurofeedback & Talk Therapy

Stress is not a medical diagnosis with a distinct treatment protocol. Reducing or managing your stress requires a multi-pronged, holistic approach. This can include lifestyle changes, medication, therapy, alternative medicine, etc.

At Brain Resource Center, we offer a host of neuromodulation techniques including neurofeedback, tDCS, rTMS, which uses neuroplasticity to help rewire the brain and reduce hyperactivation of your body’s stress response. We also offer traditional talk therapy, during which we can help you develop healthy coping skills, learn relaxation techniques, and change how you react to stressful situations.

The world we live in today is stress-inducing and experiencing stress is inevitable. Stress, whether acute or chronic, can impact your physical and mental health. With the right tools, support, and treatment, you can gain control of your stress and live a more optimal life.

How does Neurofeedback work?

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    1. Brain map

    Brainwave assessment identifies imbalances and helps to create a personalized treatment plan.

  • Neurofeedback setup

    2. Treatment setup

    Non-invasive sensors and headphones are placed on your head and the treatment session begins.

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    3. Brain activation

    Software translates your brainwave data and stops or starts audio/visual media based on your brain activity.

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    4. Conditioning

    In response to the audio/visual feedback, your brain adapts and learns to regulate your brainwaves and build new, healthy neural pathways.

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    5. Brain Training

    Over time with continuous brain training, healthy brain activity in target regions increases, and symptom-associated activity decreases.

Ready to start the process?

Step 1: Schedule an intake appointment.

This initial session is a time for you to meet with our clinical psychologist, Dr. Fallahpour, to discuss your medical history, symptoms, goals, circumstances, etc. Fill out the booking form here or call us directly at 212-877-2130 to schedule your intake session or inquire for more information.

Step 2: Complete brain assessments.

After your intake session with Dr. Fallahpour, we recommend that you complete a qEEG brain map and neuropsychological screening. This provides us a more objective understanding of what is happening in your brain and which issues we need to focus on treating.

Step 3: Start treatment sessions.

After reviewing the results of your brain assessments, Dr. Fallahpour will design a personalized treatment plan for you. Then you will be able to start treatment sessions in office or remotely if eligible. Click here to learn more about our treatment options.