What is neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive method where your brain learns to improve its own activity by watching real-time feedback. It's like a mirror for your brain - when your brainwaves are in the optimal range, you receive positive feedback through video or audio.

How does home neurofeedback training work?

With Umo, you receive the equipment at home: a tablet on which you watch a video, the Umo device and a cable with small electrodes that stick to the head with conductive cream. During training sessions, you watch the video while the electrodes read your brain activity. A trainer monitors your brain activity remotely and adjusts protocols as needed. The brain naturally learns to produce more beneficial patterns.

Is neurofeedback safe?

Yes, neurofeedback is completely safe and non-invasive. It simply reads your brain's electrical activity - nothing is sent into your brain. It has been used for over 60 years with extensive research backing its effectiveness.

How many sessions are needed?

Packages last 30, 60 or 150 days with unlimited training. Each session lasts 15 to 30 minutes. We recommend training every day, because regularity contributes most to progress. You still set your own pace: a few sessions a week also make sense, and your training supervisor helps you put together a schedule you can keep.

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Articles about neurofeedback, brain waves, and mental health

Why Your Trainer Shouldn't "Cheer" for You: What Science Says About Neurofeedback (2025-06-25) - Both approaches work. If the protocol is well-designed and the trainer is neutral, there is no difference in outcomes at home vs. in an office. But science shows why trainer presence can be a source of noise.
How Emotional Abuse Affects the Brain (2019-09-20) - Research shows how emotional abuse can have profound effects on brain structure and function, especially during development.
Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears (2019-08-30) - Tinnitus affects millions of people. Neurofeedback offers a new approach to treating this condition through brain activity regulation.
Children with Poor Attention Earn Less as Adults (2019-07-15) - Research shows the connection between attention quality in childhood and economic status in adulthood.
What Is Neurofeedback, Really? (2019-06-15) - Neurofeedback is a therapeutic method of monitoring the brain's electrical activity (EEG) and providing feedback. Learn how the method was developed and how it helps with ADHD and other difficulties.
Neurofeedback and Sports (2019-05-10) - Elite athletes use neurofeedback to improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and optimize performance.
How to Recognize ADHD? (2019-04-20) - ADHD is a term increasingly present today, one that more and more parents fear. The article describes ADHD symptoms, the three types, and how to recognize ADHD behavior in children.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurofeedback (2019-03-15) - Neurofeedback has shown promise as a method to help children and adults with autism spectrum disorder by helping regulate brain activity.
Eating Disorders (2019-02-28) - Neurofeedback can help treat eating disorders by regulating brain waves associated with anxiety and impulse control.
Parenting Without Corporal Punishment (2019-01-15) - Parenting is a very responsible and difficult job. Parents are often tired or burdened with problems and corporal punishment seems like the quickest method. Learn why it's harmful and what the alternatives are.
Learning – Instrumental Conditioning (2019-01-08) - Instrumental conditioning is a learning process where the probability of a behavior changes based on its consequences for the organism.
Learning Styles (2018-10-15) - This article explains different learning styles according to Fleming's VARK model. Find out if you're visual, auditory, textual or kinesthetic.
10 Steps for Successful Learning (2018-09-20) - This article provides 10 practical tips for more successful learning, aimed at pupils and students.
N1 Television – 8.9.2018. (2018-09-08) - Watch the segment about neurofeedback method application and our team in the News at 18 on N1 television.
Tips for More Successful and Easier Learning (2018-09-07) - This article provides tips for more successful and easier learning, explaining key prerequisites such as perception, attention and different learning styles.
Surviving Puberty or How Hormones Affect Youth Behavior (2018-08-07) - The article explores hormonal changes during puberty and their impact on youth behavior, including connections to ADHD and depression.
Local Startup Launches Video Games That Treat Attention Disorders, Autism, Anxiety and Depression (2018-08-07) - Article from Slobodna Dalmacija about Umo neuroscience company that developed neurofeedback-based video games to help children.
Digital Media in a Child's Life (2018-06-15) - Digital media affects many aspects of child development and functioning. This influence can be positive if used safely and appropriately.
Emotional Self-Regulation (2018-05-10) - The ability to manage and control our own thoughts, emotions and behaviors enables us to function in an adaptive and socially acceptable way.
ADHD in Adolescence (2018-04-04) - Adolescence is a period of transformation and maturation. One of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders at this time is ADHD.
The Dyslexic Brain (2018-02-15) - Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that can be alleviated with neurofeedback treatment. The article explains the biological background of dyslexia.
What to Give a Child? (2017-12-20) - It's Christmas time and parents are often confused about gifts for children. The article advises how to choose a gift and emphasizes the importance of quality time.
Seven Myths About Specific Learning Difficulties (2017-12-10) - The article debunks seven common myths about specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
How to Choose Therapy for a Child? (2017-11-25) - The article provides guidelines for parents on how to choose appropriate therapy for a child with developmental difficulties.
Bug TV 12.11.2017. (2017-11-12) - Interview with Umo neurofeedback founder, Marin Maletić, for Bug TV about neurofeedback and cognitive improvement.
Children with Autism and ADHD in Therapy with a Mind-Reading Machine (2017-10-24) - Article from Jutarnji list describes neurofeedback technology as therapy for children with autism and ADHD.
Can Socialization Be Learned? (2017-10-15) - Children with attention problems often lag in social skills. The article explains how parents can help children learn social skills.
Children and Video Games (2017-10-01) - The article explores the relationship between children and video games, focusing on children with attention problems. It discusses why games are attractive and how to set boundaries.
Emotions and Inattentive Children (2017-09-19) - The article discusses the connection between emotional intelligence and attention problems in children. It explains why children with attention problems have more intense emotional reactions.
Hyperactive Child at School (2017-09-04) - The article discusses challenges faced by hyperactive children at school and offers advice to parents and teachers on how to help them.
Is It Rain Man or Sheldon Cooper? (2017-08-15) - The article explores similarities between Rain Man and Sheldon Cooper characters, connecting their traits to autism spectrum disorders.
Parenting – Tips and Tricks (2017-08-08) - The article explores four main parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive and indifferent.
Al Jazeera Business 08.07.2017. (2017-07-08) - Segment in Al Jazeera Business show from 08.07.2017. about neurofeedback method.
Večernji list 05.07.2017. (2017-07-05) - Article from Večernji list about Umo neuroscience, neurofeedback and our team.
Poslovni dnevnik 04.07.2017. (2017-07-04) - Article from Poslovni dnevnik about neurofeedback method and our team.
Can Neurofeedback Be Useful in Sports? (2017-06-29) - One of the most famous sports stories in neurofeedback is how it won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Learn how neurofeedback helps athletes achieve peak performance.

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