Neurofeedback is evolving. Traditional ADHD training used EEG alone.
But the brain is not a single signal—it is a network.
To understand focus, behaviour, emotions, and self-regulation in children, we must examine the brain from multiple angles.

This is where MindLab’s integrated approach becomes unique.

MindLab brings together EEG, fNIRS, and HRV—three complementary windows into brain function—to create the most accurate and personalised neurofeedback system available today.

Together, they show what the brain is doing, how hard it is working, and how well the body is regulating itself.

1. EEG: The Brain’s Electrical Signature

EEG (Electroencephalography) measures the brain’s electrical rhythms in real time.
These rhythms tell us how the brain is processing information.

Why EEG matters for ADHD & emotional regulation

EEG reveals:

• excessive theta (daydreamy, unfocused activity)

• reduced beta (focused, alert activity)

• impulsive spikes

• cortical underarousal

• dysregulated frontal networks

These patterns explain:

• distractibility

• hyperactivity

• sudden irritability

• emotional outbursts

• difficulty sustaining focus

EEG in Neurofeedback

The child plays a game controlled by their brainwaves.
When the brain produces healthier patterns, the game rewards them.

Repeated training:

• strengthens attention circuits

• reduces impulsivity

• stabilises emotional responses

• improves executive function

EEG = how well the brain is regulating itself.

2. fNIRS: The Brain’s Blood-Flow Activation Map

fNIRS (functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) measures blood flow in the prefrontal cortex—your command centre for focus, planning, and emotional control.

It answers a different question than EEG:
“Is the brain actually activating enough during tasks?”

What fNIRS shows in ADHD

Often, children with ADHD show:

• reduced activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)

• weak oxygenation during attention tasks

• early fatigue of executive networks

This explains:

• inconsistent focus

• difficulty planning

• working memory lapses

• emotional impulsivity

Why fNIRS changes the game

Unlike EEG, which shows electrical patterns, fNIRS shows metabolic effort.

It provides:

• objective biomarkers

• before-after comparison

• visual proof for parents and teachers

• clarity on whether ADHD is primary or secondary to anxiety

fNIRS = how hard the brain is working.

3. HRV: The Body’s Stress & Emotion Meter

HRV (Heart Rate Variability) reflects how balanced the autonomic nervous system is—your calming vs. stress systems.

What HRV reveals in children

Low HRV indicates:

• difficulty calming down

• emotional reactivity

• sensory overload

• anxiety-driven inattention

• sleep disturbances

High HRV indicates:

• emotional resilience

• ability to handle stress

• better attention control

• stronger self-regulation

HRV Biofeedback

Children learn to synchronise breath and physiology.
This stabilises:

• emotional outbursts

• test anxiety

• bedtime restlessness

• stress-related inattention

HRV = how well the body is supporting the brain.

The Magic Happens When These Three Come Together

EEG + fNIRS + HRV = Precision ADHD Care

Most centres use only EEG.
MindLab uses all three, which reveals the full picture:

1. EEG tells us the brain’s speed & rhythm

(“Is the brain too slow, too fast, too impulsive?”)

2. fNIRS tells us prefrontal effort

(“Is the focus centre activating when needed?”)

3. HRV tells us emotional readiness

(“Is the child calm enough to sustain focus?”)

This allows MindLab to design personalised plans such as:

• EEG neurofeedback for attention

• fNIRS-guided activation training

• HRV respiratory training for emotional stability

• combined protocols for ADHD + anxiety

• targeted programs for children with learning difficulties

• sleep optimisation for better daytime performance

The result is:

• deeper improvement,

• faster progress,

• more consistent behavioural change,

• measurable results,

• and long-term emotional stability.

Who Benefits the Most from Integrated Neurofeedback?

• ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive, combined)

• Emotional dysregulation

• Anxiety-driven inattention

• Autism spectrum (focus + irritability)

• Sleep-onset issues

• Stress sensitivity

• Anger outbursts

• Learning difficulties with executive weakness

This is not just treatment—it is brain optimisation.

The MindLab Advantage

MindLab is built around precision neuropsychiatry:

• fNIRS-guided prefrontal mapping

• EEG-guided neurofeedback protocols

• HRV-based emotional regulation training

• Cognitive training for working memory

• Parental coaching

• Objective monitoring

You are not “guessing improvement”—
you are seeing improvement in the child’s brain and behaviour.

Author & Contact (MindLab Branding)

Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T, MD (AIIMS), DNB, MBA (BITS Pilani)
Consultant Psychiatrist & Neurofeedback Specialist
MindLab, Apollo Clinic Velachery (Opp. Phoenix Mall)
✉ srinivasaiims@gmail.com 📞 +91-8595155808