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ICBD 2025 Discusses Pediatric Hypnosis to Reduce Anxiety in Child Patients
Dr. Annapurny’s session, "Hypnosis in Paediatric Dentistry," shone a critical light on the vital role of Paediatric Hypnosis as a safe, non-pharmacological method for managing patient anxiety and pain. Her contribution reinforces the global shift towards genuinely patient-centred care, particularly for our youngest patients who often experience significant distress during medical procedures.
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[Case Study] Managing Unconscious Resistance in a Patient with Trigeminal Neuralgia Chronic Pain with Clinical Hypnosis
One issue with traditional pain assessment methods (Karoly & Jensen, 1987) is that clinicians overlook the potential role of unconscious variables as a possible source of a pain problem. This case write-up is to illustrate this point, namely the importance of considering the unconscious process in regard to pain assessment.


Hypnosis as a Recognised Therapeutic Modality By Ministry of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
Self-Hypnosis mentioned in Pain Management Handbook(2022) issued by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia According to the American Psychological Association (APA), hypnosis is a state of focused attention and reduced awareness, characterised by an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. It involves a person being guided to make changes to their perception, sensation, emotion, or behaviour (American Psychological Association, 2023). Extensive research in psychology, neuroscien


Hypnosis: A Waking, Focused State of Awareness
Hypnosis is defined as a conscious state of intensely focused attention, combined with reduced awareness of the external environment and increased openness to suggestion. It often occurs within a therapeutic context—hypnotherapy—where guided suggestions aim to address psychological or physical issues. Mechanisms Behind Hypnosis Neuroimaging research has revealed that hypnosis involves measurable changes in brain function. During a hypnotic state, there’s heightened activity
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