Hynosis is accepted by the medical profession as a valuable tool in treating some disorders. In 1955 the British Medical Association issued a report stating that hypnosis was a valuable medical tool. In 1958 the American Medical Association recognised hypnosis as a viable scientific modality.
In 1962 the American Psychiatric Association recognised that hypnosis was a viable modality to treat some psychological problems. since the fifties, depression, eating disorders, even a need to stop smoking are a few of the situations that might be treated. Hypnosis is not some magic, but purely a state of relaxation enabled by a skilled professional.
I believe medical psychology conservatively accepts and at least recognizes some of the effectiveness of hypnosis as a science. In 1995, the National Institute of Health (NIH) issued an official statement after an extensive review of existing research about the use of hypnosis to treat chronic pain.
In their conclusion, the NIH chose their words very carefully, by including words like “seems” and “suggesting the effectiveness”. Part of the NIH statement reads, “The evidence supporting the effectiveness of hypnosis in alleviating chronic pain associated with cancer seems strong. In addition, the panel was presented with other data suggesting the effectiveness of hypnosis in other chronic pain conditions…”.
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