HR1067: HR1067 Neurotherapy Month; January and August 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 0611 House Resolution 1067 By: Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Miller of the 62nd, Kendrick of the 95th, Hugley of the 141st, Alexander of the 66th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January and August 2026 as Neurotherapy Month; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, neurotherapy, including modalities such as biofeedback , neurofeedback,2 quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), and psychophysiolog ical assessments,3 constitutes a scientifically grounded, non-invasive, and drug-f ree approach to supporting4 mental, emotional, cognitive, and neurological health; and5 WHEREAS, biofeedback and neurofeedback are evidence-based modalities recognized by6 the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association f or Applied7 Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), and the International Society for8 Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR) with clinical applications fo r anxiety, depression,9 ADHD, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, sleep disorders, substance use, epilepsy, learning10 disabilities, and more; and11 WHEREAS, thousands of Georgians, particularly veterans, childre n, adolescents, and12 individuals with neurological or emotional disorders, stand to benefit from increased access13 to neurotherapy and neuroregulation services that support nervo us system resilience and14 self-regulation; and15 H. R. 1067 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0611 WHEREAS, neurotherapy can help optimize both sports performance and leadership16 capabilities, with varied effectiveness between individuals and contexts; and17 WHEREAS, neurotherapy training helps athletes regulate their br ain activity to improve18 focus, reduce anxiety, and more consistently enter flow states; and19 WHEREAS, top athletes such as Olympic shooters, elite gymnasts, and even NFL teams20 have used neurofeedback for peak mental performance; and21 WHEREAS, in leadership and executive performance, neurotherapy can sharpen cognitive22 and emotional skills that are key to effective decision-making, executive function, creative23 thinking, and interpersonal effectiveness; and24 WHEREAS, Georgia is home to a growing network of interdisciplin ary clinics, licensed25 mental health professionals, certified neurofeedback providers, and academic researchers26 advancing the field of psychophysiology and integrative neurotherapy; and27 WHEREAS, neurotherapy is particularly impactful in underserved and rural communities28 where access to psychiatric medications or traditional mental health services may be limited,29 offering a safe, cost-effective complement or alternative to conventional approaches; and30 WHEREAS, promoting Neurotherapy Month during August and January serves to raise31 awareness, encourage preventative and rehabilitative brain heal th practices, and support32 ongoing discussions around integrative, data-driven, and accessible mental health care.33 H. R. 1067 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0611 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that34 the members of this body recognize January and August 2026 are recognized as35 Neurotherapy Month.36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized37 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the38 public and the press.39 H. R. 1067 - 3 -