<p>Some research which may help is as follows:</p>

<p>Fingelkurts, A. A., Fingelkurts, A. A., Rytsälä, H., Suominen, K., Isometsä, E., &amp; Kähkönen, S. (2007). <strong><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hbm.20275" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Impaired functional connectivity at EEG alpha and theta frequency bands in major depression</a></strong>. <em>Human brain mapping</em>, 28(3), 247-261. DOI:&nbsp;<a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.20275" rel="nofollow noreferrer">10.1002/hbm.20275</a></p>

<p>Peniston, E. G., &amp; Kulkosky, P. J. (1991). <strong><a href="http://charleston.braincoretherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/PENISTON-PTSD.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Alpha-theta brainwave neurofeedback for Vietnam veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder</a></strong>. <em>Medical Psychotherapy</em>, 4(1), 47-60.</p>

<p>Saxby, E., &amp; Peniston, E. G. (1995). <strong><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1097-4679(199509)51:5%3C685::AID-JCLP2270510514%3E3.0.CO;2-K" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Alpha‐theta brainwave neurofeedback training: An effective treatment for male and female alcoholics with depressive symptoms</strong></a>. <em>Journal of clinical psychology</em>, 51(5), 685-693.<br>DOI:&nbsp;<a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-4679(199509)51:5%3C685::AID-JCLP2270510514%3E3.0.CO;2-K" rel="nofollow noreferrer">10.1002/1097-4679(199509)51:5%3C685::AID-JCLP2270510514%3E3.0.CO;2-K</a></p>

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Chris Rogers
<p>Let me preface this with I am a Software Engineer, NOT a neuro-scientist. Please forgive me if my terminology isn't spot on.</p>

<p>I am obsessed with using my skills as a computer scientist to help veterans with PTSD and Depression. </p>

<p>Currently I am attempting to do research on the effects that depression takes on brainwaves. From my, all be it limited, understanding, depression causes a drop in Alpha brainwaves. I want to continue doing research on this topic and nail down as many brainwave signals as possible before I go into the development phase but for the life of me, I have no idea where to begin my research. </p>

<p>What I am looking for is someone to provide me with a resource[s] that will teach me about the effects depression has on brainwaves. </p>

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To be on topic here I advice to remove any reference to self. Further, why the unguided self experimentation? Why don't you seek medical advice and, e.g., start participating in group sessions to help yourself and others in a safe and professional therapeutic environment? We can provide basic scientific background for the sake of science, not for development of psychotherapies and the likes.
AliceD
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@AliceD the VA provides me therapy which I do take advantage of for PTSD. That said, it doesn't mean I'm not capable of learning about my disorder and contributing to the advancement of treatment. Not many veterans with PTSD have my skill set or the financial and mental capacity to contribute. I have an inside look. I can provide a first hand experience.  I want to help.
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I went ahead and removed the personal references and added some tags. I tried to do so while keeping the intent of the post. Let me know what you think.
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# Brain Wave Research PTSD, Depression

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-07-11)

Let me preface this with I am a Software Engineer, NOT a neuro-scientist. Please forgive me if my terminology isn't spot on.

I am obsessed with using my skills as a computer scientist to help veterans with PTSD and Depression.

Currently I am attempting to do research on the effects that depression takes on brainwaves. From my, all be it limited, understanding, depression causes a drop in Alpha brainwaves. I want to continue doing research on this topic and nail down as many brainwave signals as possible before I go into the development phase but for the life of me, I have no idea where to begin my research.

What I am looking for is someone to provide me with a resource[s] that will teach me about the effects depression has on brainwaves.

**Tags:** abnormal-psychology, reference-request, clinical-psychology, neuropsychology

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: To be on topic here I advice to remove any reference to self. Further, why the unguided self experimentation? Why don't you seek medical advice and, e.g., start participating in group sessions to help yourself and others in a safe and professional therapeutic environment? We can provide basic scientific background for the sake of science, not for development of psychotherapies and the likes.  
> **username_0**: @username_1 the VA provides me therapy which I do take advantage of for PTSD. That said, it doesn't mean I'm not capable of learning about my disorder and contributing to the advancement of treatment. Not many veterans with PTSD have my skill set or the financial and mental capacity to contribute. I have an inside look. I can provide a first hand experience.  I want to help.  
> **username_2**: I went ahead and removed the personal references and added some tags. I tried to do so while keeping the intent of the post. Let me know what you think.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2018-07-28. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

Some research which may help is as follows:

Fingelkurts, A. A., Fingelkurts, A. A., Rytsälä, H., Suominen, K., Isometsä, E., & Kähkönen, S. (2007). **[Impaired functional connectivity at EEG alpha and theta frequency bands in major depression](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hbm.20275)**. *Human brain mapping*, 28(3), 247-261. DOI: [10.1002/hbm.20275](https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.20275)

Peniston, E. G., & Kulkosky, P. J. (1991). **[Alpha-theta brainwave neurofeedback for Vietnam veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder](http://charleston.braincoretherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/PENISTON-PTSD.pdf)**. *Medical Psychotherapy*, 4(1), 47-60.

Saxby, E., & Peniston, E. G. (1995). **[Alpha‐theta brainwave neurofeedback training: An effective treatment for male and female alcoholics with depressive symptoms](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1097-4679(199509)51:5%3C685::AID-JCLP2270510514%3E3.0.CO;2-K)**. *Journal of clinical psychology*, 51(5), 685-693.  
DOI: [10.1002/1097-4679(199509)51:5%3C685::AID-JCLP2270510514%3E3.0.CO;2-K](https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-4679(199509)51:5%3C685::AID-JCLP2270510514%3E3.0.CO;2-K)


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