Exploring the Efficacy of Hypnosis as a Complementary Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Unfortunately, anxiety has become a subject of increasing interest in the contemporary period due to the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, as well as conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Palestine conflicts, which have affected humanity economically and emotionally. Additionally, climate change, with its accompanying effects such as global warming, earthquakes, and floods, is further contributing to the rise in diagnosed cases of anxiety worldwide. In this troubling social context, the focus on anxiety disorders appears more necessary than ever. While the use of hypnosis in anxiety cases is not a new topic, it deserves greater attention due to scientific studies demonstrating its quick benefits in some cases. Furthermore, it is widely agreed that hypnosis yields unquestionable results when combined with other classical psychological therapies, particularly in more complicated cases.
Article’s history:
Received 31st of August, 2023; Received in revised form 17th of September, 2023; Accepted 2nd of October, 2023; Published as article in Volume I, Issue 1, 2023.
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Keywords: hypnotherapy; anxiety disorders; DSM-V; hypnosis therapy.
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