What is the Brain Balance Scandal?
There is no “scandal” involving Brain Balance. However, we recognize that the term sometimes appears in online searches due to outdated media coverage or skeptical commentary from the early days of the program, before our research had fully caught up to our outcomes.
In those earlier years, Brain Balance was met with some skepticism, a natural and expected response to any innovative, non-traditional approach. Some of that skepticism was fueled by limited early data and media articles that did not reflect the evolving nature of our work. Since that time, however, Brain Balance has undergone a significant transformation, both in leadership and in our investment in research and scientific validation.
Today, Brain Balance is supported by a growing body of peer-reviewed studies published in reputable scientific journals. These studies demonstrate statistically significant improvements in core areas such as attention, working memory, emotional regulation, and behavior, without the use of medication.
Brain Balance is not a medical or clinical therapy. It's a non-medical, drug-free, integrative program rooted in neuroscience and designed to strengthen developmental pathways that impact learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. We take transparency seriously and encourage families and professionals to review the latest research before making a decision.
If you’re looking for science-backed, whole-person support, especially for challenges like ADHD symptoms, behavior, anxiety, and focus, Brain Balance may be a valuable option. We are proud of how far the program has come and are committed to continuous improvement, evidence-informed practices, and empowering families with better outcomes.
Recent Peer-Reviewed Research on Brain Balance Includes:
Psychiatry Research
Teicher MH, Bolger E, Hafezi P, Garcia LCH, McGreenery CE, Weiser L, Ohashi K, Khan A. Open assessment of the therapeutic and rate-dependent effects of brain balance center® and interactive metronome® exercises on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Psychiatry Res. 2023 Jan;319:114973. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114973. Epub 2022 Nov 21. PMID: 36446221.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Jackson, R., Jordan, J.T. Reliable change in parent-rated scores on the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales® from pre- to post-participation in the Brain Balance® program. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 9, 315 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-022-01333-y
Journal for the Study of Education and Development
Jackson, R., & Glanz, R. M. (2023). The Brain Balance® programme improves attention and classroom behaviour in students with attentional and developmental challenges in a school setting (El programa Brain Balance® mejora la atención y el comportamiento en el aula de estudiantes con dificultades de atención y de desarrollo en un entorno escolar). Journal for the Study of Education and Development, 46(4), 914–949. https://doi.org/10.1080/02103702.2023.2235802
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Jackson, R., Jordan, J.T. Reliable change in parent-rated scores on the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales® from pre- to post-participation in the Brain Balance® program. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 9, 315 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-022-01333-y
Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology
Jackson, R., & Robertson, J. M. (2020). A retrospective review of parent-reported anxiety and emotional functioning in children with developmental challenges after participation in the Brain Balance® Program. Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology, 4(1), 10–20. https://doi.org/10.29245/2578-2959/2019/1.1192
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
Jackson, Rebecca, and Conor J. Wild. 2021. “Effect of the Brain Balance Program® on Cognitive Performance in Children and Adolescents With Developmental and Attentional Issues”. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 33 (6):27-41. https://doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i630857