Your EEG Appointment is Confirmed!

Here's everything to know before you come in.

What is an EEG and why does it matter?

Just as an EKG provides valuable insight into the heart, a spectral EEG gives our providers objective data about your brain activity and function. This quick, noninvasive scan helps map how different regions of the brain are functioning and communicating in real time.

By combining EEG data with your treatment history, symptoms, and experiences, our providers can establish a more comprehensive baseline of brain function and identify areas that may help guide your personalized treatment plan.

At Alleviant, an EEG is an important part of our comprehensive approach to mental health care. We incorporate this assessment into care when appropriate, because we believe treatment should be informed by more than symptoms alone. Our goal is to better understand each person’s unique brain function and use that information, alongside their symptoms, history, and clinical evaluation, to help guide more targeted, personalized, and informed care.

To get the clearest possible EEG reading, please review the following before your appointment.

Preparing for Your Appointment

Diet & Medication

  • Avoid adding stimulants or caffeine to your routine before your appointment.

  • Let your provider know about any changes to your medications or diet since your last EEG.

  • Have approximately 30g of carbohydrates within an hour of your appointment, such as a banana, toast with jam, or a small glass of orange juice.

Hair & Scalp

  • Arrive with clean, product-free hair. Avoid gel, oil, or hairspray.

  • Avoid tight braids, locs, or styles that may prevent sensor contact with your scalp.

  • Let us know in advance about any open wounds, sores, or irritated skin on your scalp.

Jewelry & Devices

  • Remove earrings and earbuds before your appointment.

  • Notify us in advance if you have a pacemaker, neurostimulator, shunt, or other implanted device.

During Your Appointment

  • Plan to sit calmly and remain as still as possible during the recording.

  • Let your provider know beforehand if you have a tremor, difficulty sitting still, or tend to sweat heavily.

Explore the Science Behind Your Care

Watch this video for a deeper look at how the technology works, the insights it provides into brain function, and how we use this information to help inform a personalized approach to mental health care.