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 ...

Quitting smoking can be a real challenge. But it's one of the best things you can do for your health. Smoking is a dangerous, even deadly habit. It's a leading cause of cancer. It also increases your ...

Hypnosis is a genuine psychological therapy process. A trained hypnotist or hypnotherapist induces a state of intense concentration or focus to help you open up to therapeutic improvement. It’s often ...

Hypnosis is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood and controversial methods of psychological treatment. The myths and misconceptions that surround hypnotherapy mostly stem from people’s ideas about ...

Misrepresentations of hypnosis seem to pervade television shows and movies. For instance, they suggest hypnosis produces an unusual state of consciousness (trance) associated with loss of willpower ...