Preprints.org – Switzerland
27-02-2026
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Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic Impact, Neurobiological Mechanisms, and Evidence-Based Outcomes (2018-2026)

Published via a major Swiss-based open-access academic platform, this comprehensive 2026 review synthesizes years of clinical data to cement hypnotherapy’s status as a highly effective, evidence-based modality. The report details how modern neuroimaging proves that hypnotherapy positively alters brain networks. It strongly boosts the reputation of psychological therapies by highlighting excellent safety profiles and high success rates for chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Further elevating the treatment’s image, the review notes: “Randomized controlled trials consistently show that hypnotherapy achieves outcomes comparable to or exceeding cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, with sustained benefits extending up to 3.5 years post-treatment.”