What is Flow?
Flow is a mental health treatment that employs a headset designed to deliver tDCS, a method that uses a gentle electrical current to stimulate specific areas of the brain, particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). This area is often less active in individuals suffering from depression, and stimulating it can help improve mood regulation and reduce symptoms associated with depression.
Flow uses advanced neurostimulation technology that’s been clinically proven to help alleviate depression symptoms and help with mental wellness through non-invasive treatment.
Unlike traditional treatments, Flow’s technology is medication-free, with minimal side effects.
Flow works on one piece of the puzzle—neural activity—but not on all causes. It’s best seen as part of a broader treatment plan, often used alongside therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication. The app proposes lifestyle changes to combine with the stimulation to help create and maintain long lasting treatment success outcome.
Effectiveness and Research
Research has shown that Flow can be effective in treating depression. Clinical trials indicate that users of the Flow headset experience significant improvements in their depressive symptoms, with many reporting positive changes within three weeks of use. The largest clinical trial conducted in the UK and US found that patients using Flow for ten weeks were twice as likely to see their depression go into remission compared to those using a placebo.
