Is Hypnotherapy effective?

Hypnotherapy  was approved as a valid treatment option by the British Medical Association in 1955 and the American Medical Association in 1958. The American Psychological Association has a division dedicated to the practice of Hypnotherapy. A wide range of studies have been conducted by many individuals and medical and scientific organizations. One phrase that consistently occurs in the summary of these studies is "significant improvement over other methods." Success rates using Hypnotherapy are traditionally at a minimum of 50% higher when compared to more traditional treatments.