What are the Risks Associated with Listening to YouTube Hypnosis Videos?
Despite being the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, hypnotic therapy has been tainted with images of stage tricks and cult-like representations. While how effective hypnosis is highly dependent on the individual, many studies have shown that they can be used for therapeutic means.
As modern medicine advances, many studies have shown not just the psychological effect of hypnosis, but also the physiological. A 2016 Stanford study revealed that the brain can be physically altered during a hypnotic trance.
The study showed that while only 10% of the population being categorized as “highly hypnotizable,” there has been varying success with using hypnosis to lessen medical & chronic pain, treat addiction, and help relieve symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and phobias.
The Rise of Hypnosis Videos on YouTube
Hypnosis videos have become a rising trend in recent years due to the high likelihood of people listening to the end and repetition - two things are recipes for YouTube success. As with any other type of content on YouTube, there will be a mix of both professional and amateur content.
Within the YouTube Hypnosis niche, there are several recurring categories:
- Emotional Regulation…
