What is MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a way for us to take pictures of the brain. This is the same as what you might get at the hospital to see a broken bone. Unlike X-rays, PET, or CT scans, MRI uses no radiation - making it very safe. Instead, you will lie inside the tube of the scanner and we use magnets to make images of the brain. This process can sometimes be loud and we will ask you to keep your head still (to avoid blurry pictures as you would with a regular camera), but otherwise our staff are well-trained to make this experience as comfortable as possible for you. Usually, this will take 1-2 hours and we will ask you to do a few things ini the scanner. While we take pictures of the structure of your brain, you can just lay still and watch a video or take a nap. Then, we may ask you to play a couple of games inside the MRI. After the session, we will try to send you a screenshot of your brain so you can see what it looks like too. The structural scans will also be reviewed by a neuroradiologist to ensure that everything looks healthy (these scans are meant for research so they may not be as sensitive as ones that your doctor might take).
Our team is happy to answer any questions about the MRI experience.