Hypnosis involves inducing in a patient a state of consciousness characterized by indifference to the outside world and a greatly enhanced capacity to receive suggestions. The effectiveness of hypnosis for stress management is still being scientifically explored. Although some studies report effects, their lack of methodological rigor means that no definite conclusions can be drawn.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The Santé Publique France website, and its stress-related documents

And on specific themes:

- On generalized anxiety disorders: the reference site anxiete.fr
- On stress and work: the INRS (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité) website
- On symptoms and solutions for managing stress: the Fédération Française de Cardiologie website