MediasJune 9, 2014 – Francine and Rock Therrien on the Health Network TV Show[gem_youtube video_id="DgyKvSo97FU"]NeuroperformaJune 9, 20141 minute read[gem_youtube video_id=”DgyKvSo97FU”]
Prefrontal Cortex: the brain’s decision-making centerThe prefrontal cortex plays a central role in decision-making, attention management, and behavioral control. It is involved whenever a situation needs to be analyzed, a choice made, or an impulse resisted. However, its capabilities are not unlimited. They strongly depend on: So what are the levers that can improve the daily functioning of the prefrontal […]NeuroperformaJune 8, 20263 min read
How to hack the flow state to boost mental performance?There are moments when work becomes effortless. Attention locks in, distractions fade away, and everything flows without conscious effort. This is what is known as the flow state. Hacking the flow state means organizing the cognitive conditions that allow the brain to enter a stable state of concentration. From a mental performance perspective, it is […]NeuroperformaJune 2, 20264 min read
MediasrTMS in Quebec: options for quick access to treatmentThe repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) exists: it is scientifically validated and it is available in Quebec, but accessing it is not as simple as booking an appointment with a family doctor. The first decision to make is which route to take: the public system or a private clinic. These two options are not at […]NeuroperformaSeptember 9, 20266 min read
Medias5 misconceptions about transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has existed in Quebec for more than twenty years. It has been covered by the RAMQ since 2013 in the public network and was just officially validated by the Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) in January 2026. And yet, many people who could benefit from it […]NeuroperformaSeptember 4, 20266 min read
MediasIs SMTr cost-effective for our health care system? What the INESSS saysDepression is a condition that affects the family, loved ones, and society as a whole. It has a massive collective cost, often invisible to those who do not live with it up close. Before asking whether SMTr costs too much, perhaps we should ask the question differently: how much does inaction cost? According to the […]NeuroperformaSeptember 1, 20266 min read
rTMS: an option against medication-resistant depressionLiving with depression that resists treatment is a profoundly exhausting experience, both for the person affected and for those around them. Thousands of Quebecers consult, try one antidepressant, then another, without ever regaining lasting well-being. Between 2018 and 2022, the use of antidepressants continued to increase in Quebec, a sign that the demand for relief […]NeuroperformaAugust 27, 20266 min read
Theta Waves: When the Brain “Daydreams” at SchoolYou may know a student who always seems elsewhere, whose eyes are on the board while their mind appears to be somewhere else. This behaviour is not necessarily due to a lack of interest or effort. For some people living with ADHD, it may reflect differences in how the brain regulates its level of activation […]NeuroperformaAugust 14, 20266 min read
Delta Waves: The Physical Key to RecoveryWhen ADHD is discussed, attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are often the main focus. Yet one dimension is rarely addressed: sleep, and more specifically, the quality of deep sleep governed by Delta waves. Without proper overnight recovery, even a brain that is well supported during the day cannot function at full capacity. The brain needs periods […]NeuroperformaAugust 11, 20265 min read
Alpha Waves and ADHD: Calming the Emotional StormHave you ever noticed that some people with ADHD seem constantly on edge, as though their brain does not know how to press “pause”? This is not a lack of willpower. It is often linked to dysregulation of Alpha waves, the electrical signals naturally produced by the brain to help it calm down and manage […]NeuroperformaAugust 6, 20266 min read
Neuroleadership: Optimizing Decision-Making as a ManagerDecision-making is at the core of every manager’s role. It relies on precise brain mechanisms, particularly involving the prefrontal cortex, attentional capacities, and cognitive load management. Neuroleadership focuses precisely on this reality: How can you improve your neuroleadership? These levers are directly aligned with improving mental and cognitive performance, particularly in attention management and decision-making. […]NeuroperformaJune 15, 20262 min read
Prefrontal Cortex: the brain’s decision-making centerThe prefrontal cortex plays a central role in decision-making, attention management, and behavioral control. It is involved whenever a situation needs to be analyzed, a choice made, or an impulse resisted. However, its capabilities are not unlimited. They strongly depend on: So what are the levers that can improve the daily functioning of the prefrontal […]NeuroperformaJune 8, 20263 min read
How to hack the flow state to boost mental performance?There are moments when work becomes effortless. Attention locks in, distractions fade away, and everything flows without conscious effort. This is what is known as the flow state. Hacking the flow state means organizing the cognitive conditions that allow the brain to enter a stable state of concentration. From a mental performance perspective, it is […]NeuroperformaJune 2, 20264 min read
MediasrTMS in Quebec: options for quick access to treatmentThe repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) exists: it is scientifically validated and it is available in Quebec, but accessing it is not as simple as booking an appointment with a family doctor. The first decision to make is which route to take: the public system or a private clinic. These two options are not at […]NeuroperformaSeptember 9, 20266 min read
Medias5 misconceptions about transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has existed in Quebec for more than twenty years. It has been covered by the RAMQ since 2013 in the public network and was just officially validated by the Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) in January 2026. And yet, many people who could benefit from it […]NeuroperformaSeptember 4, 20266 min read