Professional Medical Associations
What the Professional Medical Associations have to say about Hypnosis?
The investigation into the use of hypnosis has been conducted by various professional medical associations. These include:
The British Medical Association (BMA)
In 1955 the British Medical Association commissioned a report which concluded that hypnosis was a valuable medical tool.
Following this report the British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis (BSMDH) was formed and its training officially approved by the BMA.
The American Medical Association (AMA)
In 1958 the American Medical Association endorsed the use of hypnosis and recognised hypnosis as a viable scientific modality.
The American Psychiatric Association
In 1962 the American Psychiatric Association recognised that hypnosis was a viable modality to treat some psychological problems.
British Psychological Society
In 2001 the British Psychological Society published a report stating hypnosis is a valid subject for scientific study and research, and a proven therapeutic medium. It further states that enough studies have now accumulated to suggest that the inclusion of hypnotic procedures may be beneficial in the management and treatment of a wide range of conditions and problems encountered in the practice of medicine, psychiatry and psychotherapy.
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