Hypnotherapy an Alternative Treatment Modality for Anxiety and Depression
College
School of Nursing
Department
Nursing
Graduate Level
Doctoral
Graduate Program/Concentration
DNP Advanced Practice Program
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Purpose. The purpose of this study is to explore patient readiness to participate in hypnotherapy as an alternative treatment modality for anxiety and depression symptoms.
Background. Medication management and psychotherapy have been the standard treatment modality for depression and anxiety, it is unclear whether participants at a local mental health private practice would add hypnotherapy to their treatment plans.
Method. An anonymous cross-sectional survey will be used to explore participants’ attitudes and beliefs on the use of hypnosis and their desire to engage in hypnotherapy to improve their symptoms.
Findings. Survey data will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe the sample. Pearson, Spearman, and Point bi-serial correlation statistics will be used to explore associations between study variables. Independent samples t-tests and Mann Whitney U tests will be used to explore group differences. Statistical significance will be determined a priori with alpha less than .05. Data will be reported in aggregate only.
Conclusions. Hypnotherapy alone may not be the cure, but further study is necessary to determine if hypnotherapy can assist patients in controlling their actions and responses to external and internal stimuli. Patients managing chronic conditions, such as anxiety and depression, may benefit from treatment without adverse effects from traditional pharmacotherapy. This study may further the body of knowledge of complementary alternative modes of treatment that are not only safe and effective but allows patients to be in control of their treatment choices and health outcomes.
Keywords
Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Alternative Treatment Modality, Depression, Anxiety
Hypnotherapy an Alternative Treatment Modality for Anxiety and Depression
Purpose. The purpose of this study is to explore patient readiness to participate in hypnotherapy as an alternative treatment modality for anxiety and depression symptoms.
Background. Medication management and psychotherapy have been the standard treatment modality for depression and anxiety, it is unclear whether participants at a local mental health private practice would add hypnotherapy to their treatment plans.
Method. An anonymous cross-sectional survey will be used to explore participants’ attitudes and beliefs on the use of hypnosis and their desire to engage in hypnotherapy to improve their symptoms.
Findings. Survey data will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe the sample. Pearson, Spearman, and Point bi-serial correlation statistics will be used to explore associations between study variables. Independent samples t-tests and Mann Whitney U tests will be used to explore group differences. Statistical significance will be determined a priori with alpha less than .05. Data will be reported in aggregate only.
Conclusions. Hypnotherapy alone may not be the cure, but further study is necessary to determine if hypnotherapy can assist patients in controlling their actions and responses to external and internal stimuli. Patients managing chronic conditions, such as anxiety and depression, may benefit from treatment without adverse effects from traditional pharmacotherapy. This study may further the body of knowledge of complementary alternative modes of treatment that are not only safe and effective but allows patients to be in control of their treatment choices and health outcomes.