Mar 8, 2023
Hypnosis is more than just a stage trick. Psychologists and
other researchers have found that it can be useful in treating
pain, anxiety, and a range of other physical and mental health
problems. David Patterson, PhD, of the University of Washington,
talks about what’s happening in people’s bodies and brains when
they’re hypnotized, whether anyone can be hypnotized, the
differences between stage hypnosis and hypnosis in therapy, the
physical and mental health problems it can help address, and what
to look for to find a qualified practitioner.
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