Provider: The Mind Training Company
Name: Mind Clubs
Mervyn Etienne, a world silver medallist in karate, set up The Mind Training Company with Michael Harris to help young people improve their concentration and mental health using computer games and brain sensors called brain-computer interfaces (BCI).
These devices monitor a person's brain activity and use the readings to affect how they perform in the game. They combine this technology with the use of "neurofeedback", whereby the player can see their own levels of concentration and relaxation onscreen and try to improve their performance in the game accordingly.
Last year, the pair began a pilot project called Mind Clubs in Church End, Brent, in which they worked with young people with mild attention deficit disorders, depression or anxiety. Through a range of different games, the young people were encouraged to improve their concentration and behaviour. "We noticed a real change in the kids we worked with," Harris says. "The games helped them learn how to overcome obstacles and improved their motivation."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
