Evidence-based Approach in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders based on QEEG

National Brain Mapping Laboratory,  IBMS will hold:

Evidence-based Approach in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders based on Brain Mapping (QEEG)

First & 2nd Day: Introductions

Lecturer:  Dr. Reza Rostami, Psychiatrist, Professor of University of Tehran

 Dr. Reza Kazemi, PhD in Psychology, Faculty Member of Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS)

Topics:

• Introduction to EEG Frequency Bands
• Introduction to Common Artifacts during EEG Recording
• Introduction to the Effect of Drugs on EEG
• Introduction to Event-related Potentials (ERP)

 Dr. Andereas Muller

third Day:  Basics of Evidence-based Approach in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders based on (QEEG/ERP)

Lecturer: 

Topics:

• Self-organization of the Cortex
• Introduction to Neurophysiology
• The use of power spectrum maps
• Comparison of the data
• What does research show us about different psychiatric diagnoses?
• Which networks are important for diagnoses?: Basal Ganglia, Cingulate Cortex, Temporal Lobe, Prefrontal Cortex, Limbic System
• What do different frequencies tell us?
• Evoked Potentials (Neurobiological information processing)
• The use of ERPs in psychiatric disorders
• How does the brain really work?
• ICA ERPs, normal ERPs
• What is the significance of the different potentials?

• Increased Theta/Beta Ratio
• Arousal Index     
• Central Sensory Index
• Vigilance Index
• Diagnostic Algorithms (ADHD, Emotion Regulations)
• Treatment Algorithm (Methylphenidate Index)