A Meta-Analysis of Hypnotic Interventions for Depression Symptoms: High Hopes for Hypnosis?

Milling, Leonard S.; Valentine, Keara E.; McCarley, Hannah S; LoStimolo, Lindsey M.

doi:10.1080/00029157.2018.1489777

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“…Terhune et al (2017) reviewed subsequent meta‐analyses and concluded that hypnotic interventions typically yielded outcomes superior to comparison conditions (e.g., no treatment, usual treatment, wait‐list comparisons) in studies of chronic pain and hypnotically induced analgesia, irritable bowel syndrome, psychosomatic disorders, surgical or medical patients, nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients, and needle‐related pain and distress in children and adolescents. Additional meta‐analyses have reported (a) favorable results for hypnosis in treating depression (Milling, Valentine, McCarley, LoStimolo, 2018), anxiety (Valentine, Milling, Clark, & Moriarity, 2019), obesity (Milling, Gover, & Moriarty, 2018), and posttraumatic stress disorder (Rotaru & Rusu, 2016); (b) mixed results (no significant differences from sham interventions) in treating insomnia (Lam et al, 2015); or (c) preliminary positive findings in treating smoking (see Green & Lynn, 2019).…”

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Myths and misconceptions about hypnosis and suggestion: Separating fact and fiction

Lynn

Kirsch

Terhune

et al. 2020

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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We present 21 prominent myths and misconceptions about hypnosis in order to promulgate accurate information and to highlight questions for future research. We argue that these myths and misconceptions have (a) fostered a skewed and stereotyped view of hypnosis among the lay public, (b) discouraged participant involvement in potentially helpful hypnotic interventions, and (c) impeded the exploration and application of hypnosis in scientific and practitioner communities. Myths reviewed span the view that hypnosis produces a trance or special state of consciousness and allied myths on topics related to hypnotic interventions; hypnotic responsiveness and the modification of hypnotic suggestibility; inducing hypnosis; and hypnosis and memory, awareness, and the experience of nonvolition. By demarcating myth from mystery and fact from fiction, and by highlighting what is known as well as what remains to be discovered, the science and practice of hypnosis can be advanced and grounded on a firmer empirical footing.

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Myths and misconceptions about hypnosis and suggestion: Separating fact and fiction

Lynn

Kirsch

Terhune

et al. 2020

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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“…Hypnosis can be efficient and useful as an adjunct in managing depression [50]- [53], anxiety [51], [54], distress, and can increase self-esteem and optimism [54]. Similarly, combined hypnosis with cognitive behavior therapy is essential in managing depression and the treatment of various emotional disorders [55].…”

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The efficacy of multimodal intervention program on mental health states

Florendo

Rosario

2021

IJPHS

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Filipino youths are the hope of Philippine society. However, cigarette smoking and binge drinking continually corrupt this aspiration. Mental health states interplay with the growing setback of substance consumption. The main objective of the study is to determine the efficacy of the multimodal intervention program among the participants in this study. Specifically, it answers the following objectives: i) Develop an intervention program to address the high anxiety, mild depression, and normal self-esteem of the participants and ii) Determine the significant difference between the control group and the experimental group in the pre-test and post-test intervention measures. A matched-group experimental design was carried out among the participants who were randomly assigned to the control group and the experimental group. There were forty participants who met the criteria set by the researchers. When the multimodal intervention program was tested using t-test to analyze the findings at .05 level, it yielded significant results. Based on the findings of the study, the developed multimodal intervention program appeared to be effective. A follow-up study may be conducted to further test the efficacy.

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“…As regards effectiveness data, the positive results of hypnosis for treating depression symptoms observed in the meta-analysis by Shih et al [40], have been substantially confirmed by the recent meta-analysis by Milling et al [50].…”

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Effect of Hypnotic Group Treatment on Distress Psychopathology in Mixed-group Outpatients with Depression and Anxiety

Truzoli¹,

Bruno²,

Romano³

et al. 2020

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Background: There is evidence of hypnosis being effective in reducing both emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. Hypnosis as a technique promotes enhanced mental mastery over the body. This may result in hypnosis being particularly salient in treating distress associated with somatic and psychological symptoms. Objective: This research aims at verifying the effectiveness of a group treatment, which provides for the use of hypnosis-related techniques in mixed-group outpatients with anxiety or depression. Methods: Participants. 31 outpatients (average age= 49.005; DS =12.1) including 13 with mild-moderate depression (average age= 49.17; DS=12.20) and 18 with mild-moderate anxiety (average age=48.84; DS=13.02). Procedure. The group treatment comprised 8 sessions, during which a hypnotic state was induced, aimed at generating a sensation of profound wellbeing in the participants. They could share their experience in a penultimate group session, and were provided with individualised recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle in the last individual session. Patients were prescribed to practice self-hypnosis every day at home with the support of a CD-ROM. Psychopathological symptomatology (SCL-90R), depression (BDI), and anxiety (STAI-Y1, SAS) were assessed at pre, post, and 3-month follow-up. Statistical analysis. Friedman, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitey tests were used. The Bonferroni’s correction was applied as needed. The effect size (Cohen’s d) was also measured. Results: For the total sample, for all tests, significant differences were observed in the phases. The effect size was found to vary from “small” at pre to ”medium” at post. A “large” effect size was observed when comparing pre and follow-up phases. An overall reduction in the symptoms of distress measured by the SCL-90 R – with the anxiety group showing better outcomes – alongside with an improvement in the symptoms of depression and anxiety were observed in all participants. Conclusion: The clinical impact appears to be relevant, as shown by the values for d. The treatment is cost-effective for highly prevalent disorders in outpatients. The outcomes of this study support the effectiveness of hypnotic group treatment.

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A Meta-Analysis of Hypnotic Interventions for Depression Symptoms: High Hopes for Hypnosis?

Cited by 52 publications

References 33 publications

Myths and misconceptions about hypnosis and suggestion: Separating fact and fiction

Myths and misconceptions about hypnosis and suggestion: Separating fact and fiction

The efficacy of multimodal intervention program on mental health states

Effect of Hypnotic Group Treatment on Distress Psychopathology in Mixed-group Outpatients with Depression and Anxiety

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