The Physiological Effects of Artificial Sleep explores how hypnotism and the power of suggestion have been used to treat nervous and mental conditions.
This edition gathers practical observations, case reports, and medical precepts to illuminate both therapeutic potential and medico-legal considerations.
With a focus on real-world applications, the book presents how physicians used hypnotic sleep to calm agitation, alter behavior, and assist recovery. It also discusses the limits of current explanations and what future research might uncover, all through clinical examples and careful discussion.
- How hypnotism can change mood, behavior, and response to treatment in some patients
- Case-by-case descriptions of hypnosis in medical and psychological care
- Notes on safety, ethics, and legal implications of hypnotic practice
- Overview of the hypnoscope and other practical tools used by physicians
Ideal for readers of medical history, psychology, and early hypnotism research who want a clear, evidence-based look at this controversial topic.