Comments on: How Hypnotherapists Can Help Alleviate The Very Real Stigma Attached To Mental Health Issues

By: Adam Eason

Adam Eason — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:33:54 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to write and say so Sharon, I agree with you totally.

As I wrote and hoped to highlight in the article, there are advantages and disadvantages to medication and psychotherapy and us being able to offer up our skill, knowledge and application of hypnotherapy is going to be incredibly valuable to some. Of course it is.

I did not want to remove the option of hypnotherapy, or downplay how effective hypnotherapy can be. My main aim was to encourage professional peers not to demonise the conventional medical professional, but to work together and thus lower the stigma of mental illness.

Good to hear from you Sharon, my very best wishes to you, Adam.

By: Adam Eason

Adam Eason — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:25:25 +0000

In reply to brian barnes. Thank you Brian, best wishes to you, Adam.

By: brian barnes

brian barnes — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:54:34 +0000

In reply to Matthew.

Hi Adam
A great article!
I my self am an RGN currently studying a HDip in Mental Health Nursing,
And as much evidence as there is against antidepressants (Emperors New Drugs, Kirsch )
Hypnotherapists are not qualified to make a decision about medication,
Yet they do have a lot to contribute to a clients wellbeing, so important in Mental Health
Keep up the great work!
Brian

By: Sharon Stiles

Sharon Stiles — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:06:30 +0000

I agree with you Adam. I wouldn’t try and reduce anyone’s options to find what works for them. Unfortunately though sometimes those options can be limited. One reason that some of my clients book in with me is because their GP has recommended CBT treatment which they want to do but there is a long waiting list through the NHS and they are desperate for assistance straight away. Others have had bad reactions to anti depressants or found them ineffective so are looking for alternative solutions. For people who have been affected by depression for a long time I think they are often the most expert in what they need and are asking professionals to use their expertise to fulfill that need.

By: Adam Eason

Adam Eason — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 07:49:45 +0000

In reply to Jade Sadler. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings Jade, my very best wishes to you, Adam.

By: Jade Sadler

Jade Sadler — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:21:46 +0000

I would love to run, I know so many people who go running. It must be exhilarating. It must feel like freedom. To experience that rush, the air, the beautiful countryside, beach and forest. That racing heart beat, that pumped up feeing. I would also love to be able to leave the house without my inhaler. I wonder how many runners have chronic asthma and experiences the feeling of stabbing knives in their lungs and then suffering with severe shortness of breath for hours after their ‘run’. What I would give to ‘go for run’ and not end up feeling like my lungs have been ripped out of my chest. Shouldn’t complain though, some people are wheelchair bound and can only hope to walk.

By: Linda Bromage

Linda Bromage — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:42:20 +0000

It is our professional responsibility as hypnotherapists to provide client centred care through working with interdisciplinary teams and employing evidence based practice. Respecting the GP’s decisions is a part of that no matter what our own views may be.

By: Adam Eason

Adam Eason — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:55:06 +0000

In reply to Matthew.

I do not think it is the role of a hypnotherapist to decide whether or not medication is the best option – that is beyond our sphere of professional competence – we don’t get to decide that. We can help reduce the stigma of mental health issues by showing that we support those that do decide. Then subsequently, we get to help those requiring and seeking our support, working within what is our professional sphere of competence.

Thanks for taking the time to contribute Matthew, it is appreciated. My very best wishes to you, Adam.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:26:52 +0000

I totally agree. Although medication is not always the best option for many presenting problems, not supporting a client in the use of medication can be perceived as exacerbating stigma in a clients mind.