Forensic Hypnosis: What the Evidence Shows About Its Reliability
What research shows about using hypnosis to enhance witness memory, why courts have restricted it and what the evidence means for the justice system.
What the research on hypnosis actually shows
What research shows about using hypnosis to enhance witness memory, why courts have restricted it and what the evidence means for the justice system.
What research shows about group versus individual hypnosis delivery, why it matters for healthcare systems and what evidence gaps exist.
How hypnosis relates to the placebo effect, why the comparison is more complicated than it seems and what the evidence shows about separating specific from non-specific effects.
What controlled studies show about hypnosis for dental anxiety in adults and children, and how it compares with other anxiety-reduction approaches.
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for menopausal hot flashes, why the Elkins trial stands out and what questions remain.
What randomized trials show about gut-directed hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome, how large the effects are and what the limitations are.
What controlled trials show about hypnosis for nausea and vomiting, particularly in cancer treatment and surgery, and where the evidence is strongest.
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for specific phobias, how it compares with exposure therapy and why the evidence base is smaller than expected.
What controlled studies show about hypnosis for warts, eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions, and why the evidence is still limited.
What controlled studies show about hypnosis for athletic performance, the difference between mental imagery and hypnosis, and why the evidence remains preliminary.