A six-week at-home hypnosis program not only eased hot flashes more than an active placebo but also improved women’s daily functioning and sense of control, offering a powerful new option for those ...

I’ve never met a teenager who likes to have a blood drawn, but for some, the experience causes deep anxiety, fear, and pain that’s disproportionate to the procedure. In my decades as a pediatrician ...

Hypnobirthing is a childbirth method that uses self-hypnosis, relaxation techniques, and positive mindset strategies to help you manage pain, stress, and anxiety during labour and delivery. It creates ...

Sports are based on physical competition, but psychological training is a key part of becoming an outstanding athlete. Athletes need to monitor their mental health, not only to remain calm and ...

Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...

Thanks to films and cartoons, you probably have a lot of vague ideas about what hypnosis involves. What do you picture? Maybe a fob watch swinging back-and-forth, a therapist saying “you are getting ...