Philadelphia: Lippincott. Robertson, D. All rights reserved. John Mongiovi, Board Certified Hypnotist. In , the American Medical Association approved a report on the medical uses of hypnosis. It encouraged research on hypnosis although pointing out that some aspects of hypnosis are unknown and controversial.
Weil on Hypnotherapy Endorsements of Hypnosis by Medical and Psychological Associations: — The British Medical Association became the first professional organization to endorse the medical use of hypnosis. Rescinded — The Canadian Medical Association endorses hypnosis. As a treatment, in the opinion of the Subcommittee it has proved its ability to remove symptoms and to alter morbid habits of thought and behaviour. The report also refers to the use of hypnosis in pain anaesthesia, analgesia for surgical and dental operations and pain management in childbirth.
The Subcommittee went on to recommend that undergraduates and postgraduates in medical and psychological sciences study the clinical use of hypnosis. The American Medical Association followed suit in and commissioned a report about the efficiency of hypnosis.
It recognised hypnotherapy as a form of medical treatment. The Council on Mental Health of the American Medical Association recommended the inclusion of hypnosis instruction in the medical schools programs. In , the same council recommended that medical students and doctors complete hours of hypnotherapy training. While the American Medical Association rescinded all policies related to diagnostic and therapeutic methods in , it has not issued any official position on hypnosis, contrary to the American Psychological Association.
Recent publications are aimed at educating the wider public on hypnosis. Although hypnosis has been controversial, most clinicians now agree it can be a powerful, effective therapeutic technique for a wide range of conditions, including pain, anxiety and mood disorders. Use the same email you registered with Wellness Institute. If you used the right email, you will be logged in and able to see the members-only content.
Read the personal stories of 25 of our graduates: how hypnotherapy helped them personally and professionally. Click here to read more. Wellness Institute Blog. Does Hypnotherapy Work? British Medical Association The British Medical Association was among the first professional organizations to investigate hypnotherapy as a potential treatment.
American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association has also endorsed hypnotherapy, confirming its effectiveness. British Psychological Society Other medical associations have more recently joined the chorus of voices declaring hypnotherapy as effective for patients seeking relief, including the British Psychological Society.
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