| Neurofeedback, as a treatment modality, has been an emerging practice during the last twenty years. Neurofeedback involves training and learning self-regulation of brain activity. Much of the current research targets depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The possibility of utilizing neurofeedback as a treatment protocol with personality disorders is less researched. The present study proposes the examination of delta and theta brain waves in borderline personality disorder symptoms among an alcohol dependent population. The study proposed that elevated borderline personality scale scores on the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory- Third Edition (MCMI-III) are associated with high levels of delta and theta in the prefrontal lobe. In addition, elevated scales on the expressive impulsive facet scale would correlate with high levels of delta and theta activity in the prefrontal lobe. The data used in the study was retrieved from an archival database gathered at a local inpatient substance abuse unit. Individuals were divided into comparison (n=7) and target (n=11) groups. Results did not support the hypothesis and further studies are needed to investigate the relationship between brain waves and BPD and frontal dysfunction. |
