PRISM uses advanced neurofeedback technology to help you learn how to regulate your brain’s stress response in real time.
During each session:
- You’ll wear a soft cap fitted with EEG sensors that read brain activity from your scalp.
- You’ll watch a short video scene, often in a busy, chaotic environment like a hospital waiting room.
- Your brain activity controls what happens on screen. As you use mental strategies to calm your mind, the scene becomes quieter and more peaceful. If your stress response increases, the environment becomes noisier again.
This process gives your brain instant feedback, helping you practice strategies that calm the overactive amygdala, the part of the brain linked to fear and “fight or flight.” Over time, you’ll strengthen your ability to manage PTSD triggers both in and outside of treatment.
What the Research Shows
Clinical studies leading to FDA approval found that:
- 67% of participants responded to treatment.
- 32% achieved remission as measured by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5).
Each PRISM session lasts up to 30 minutes, typically twice a week for 8 weeks.
