Conclusions Due to exploratory design s and high risk of bias , the effectiveness of hypnosis or hypnotherapy in stress reduction remains still unclear .
Background Although hypnosis and hypnotherapy have become more popular in recent years , the evidence for hypnosis to influence perceived stress is unclear .
In this systematic review we search ed and evaluated r and omized clinical studies investigating the effect of hypnosis on perceived stress reduction and coping .
Feasibility of an Online Mindfulness Program for Stress Management—A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Background Chronic stress affects many Americans . Stress management programs may be prohibitively expensive or have limited access . Purpose This study aims to determine feasibility of an 8-week Internet-based stress management program ( ISM ) based on mindfulness principles in reducing stress in a 12-week , parallel , r and omized , controlled trial . Methods Participants were r and omly allocated to ISM , ISM plus online message board ( ISM+ ) , or control groups .  Perceived stress , mindfulness , self-transcendence , psychological well-being , vitality , and quality of life were measured at baseline , week 8 , and week 12 using st and ard vali date d question naires . Results ISM and ISM+ groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements compared with control on all measures except vitality and physical health . Conclusions The ISM program effectively and sustainably reduced measures of stress . The magnitude of improvement is comparable to traditional mindfulness programs , although fewer participants were engaged . This feasibility study provides strong support for online stress management programs , which increase access at a fraction of cost of traditional programs
Conclusions Due to exploratory design s and high risk of bias , the effectiveness of hypnosis or hypnotherapy in stress reduction remains still unclear .
Background Although hypnosis and hypnotherapy have become more popular in recent years , the evidence for hypnosis to influence perceived stress is unclear .
In this systematic review we search ed and evaluated r and omized clinical studies investigating the effect of hypnosis on perceived stress reduction and coping .