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Is the technology inside this device likely to be relatively simple? It seems like an area that would naturally attract a lot of hackers running experiments, etc. Being able to be powered by a small enough battery to fit into a headset is also quite interesting considering the high level of power typically used in TMS.
First of all, “MRI in your pocket” is just complete nonsense. Brain wave monitoring has nothing to do with MRIs. MRIs have never been shown to have any relevance to detecting or monitoring ADHD symptoms. And this headband and the associated app could never provide any MRI-like features.
Secondly, the included AI assistant screams of “we added this to appease our investors so we could get another round of funding”. The article doesn’t detail how the AI would interact with the headband anyway. Rather, given that the AI assistant generates “user-friendly, personalized to-do lists”, it sounds like this is just another “you just need to make better todo lists” low-effort ChatGPT wrapper from neurotypical busybodies who fundamentally misunderstand ADHD in the most insulting ways.
The article’s summary, “It's essentially a brain-imaging device for personal use”, is just a flat-out, irresponsible lie.
This kind of snake oil stuff should be illegal as it only enables abuse of people with such condition. I can easily picture this: "concerned relative / partner"> You could be much better if only you tried this person with condition> I have researched this, these things don't work, it is a waste of time and money. "concerned relative / partner"> No, you just don't want to get better! I am really losing patience with y…
> No, you just don't want to get better! I am really losing patience with you. Why don't you want to get help!? I do not understand why people choose someone who says stuff like this as their partner.
As someone with severe ADHD who has been repeatedly told they need to try everything that's not medication (so much CBT), I am now deeply sceptical of every new supposed cure. A presumably extremely expensive headband that claims to be a "MRI in your pocket" and has an AI assistant to help you use it correctly seems like yet another scam preying on the disabled. I'll stick to the meds thanks.
Oh, that CBT.
The meds are basically speed. Epilepsy patients are told never to use speed, but then another doctor can diagnose AD(H)D and prescribe ritalin. I hope these new treatments work well, reduce side effects, and have less chance of interacting with other treatments.
> The meds are basically speed. There's a number of different stimulants and non-stimulants. "The meds" are not a thing.
From what I know of ADHD in re-using my Biology and Chemistry knowledge to come up with a Nootropics stack that works... It would seem that this device is some quackery.... Why? Because ADHD hyperactivity is a loss of control not extra neuro activity...
The meds are basically speed. Epilepsy patients are told never to use speed, but then another doctor can diagnose AD(H)D and prescribe ritalin. I hope these new treatments work well, reduce side effects, and have less chance of interacting with other treatments.
If you take ADHD stimulant meds and get high, you probably don’t have ADHD.
Also, not sure what epilepsy has to do with anything here.
If you could ACTUALLY make your executive function stronger this way, all of these productivity hacks ADHD sufferers use would also have had some kind of lasting effect.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
> The meds are basically speed. There's a number of different stimulants and non-stimulants. "The meds" are not a thing.
Care to elaborate? I've just looked it up to see if things changed, but all I see is Ritalin / Concerta, Strattera, and Dextroamphetamine. There might be others, but they'd either be off-label or aren't reimbursed by insurance. Where in the world are other meds prescribed and covered?