Multidisciplinary Approach to Hypnosis: Psychiatric Basis, Neuroimaging and Genetic Findings

Autor: Yelda Özsunar, Handan Kayhan, Lara Utku Ince
Jazyk: English<br />Turkish
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp 451-465 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1309-0658
1309-0674
DOI: 10.18863/pgy.1321465
Popis: Hypnosis, a practice often misunderstood and surrounded by misconceptions, has a rich historical lineage dating back to ancient civilizations. Our review explores the relationship between neuroanatomy, genetics, and hypnotic susceptibility, investigating organic factors influencing an individual's responsiveness to hypnosis. This review highlights the importance of hypnosis as a high-level cognitive activity, especially in pain and anxiety management, and emphasizes the potential benefits of integrating hypnosis into healthcare practices. Recent advancements in neuroimaging have provided insights into the neurological mechanisms of hypnosis, while genetic research has expanded its applications. However, persistent misconceptions hinder its acceptance. This article offers a multidisciplinary basic exploration of hypnosis, focusing on its origins, historical development related to psychiatry, the basic neuroimaging findings mainly affecting the limbic system responsible for emotion, and genetic underpinnings. We aim to inspire clinicians, social scientists, and healthcare professionals to effectively integrate the scientific basics of hypnosis into therapeutic practice, contributing to a better understanding of its role in augmenting outcomes.
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