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Research: HALEY,
Listed in Issue 252
Abstract
HALEY, 1. a Stanford University and Veterans Administration Hospital , Palo Alto , California , USA contains a transcript of a conversation between Jay Haley, John Weakland, and Milton Erickson as they discuss the role of communication in hypnosis and schizophrenia.
Background
A classic paper in intellect and argument, this article contains a transcript of a conversation between Jay Haley, John Weakland, and Milton Erickson as they discuss the role of communication in hypnosis and schizophrenia.
Methodology
In 1955, schizophrenia was considered primarily a psychological disorder.
Results
Whereas today schizophrenia is mostly considered a biological disorder, this very early, unpublished paper still gives much food for thought.
Conclusion
This paper provides a further glimpse into Haley and Erickson's thinking and intellect at a fervent time in schizophrenia research.
References
Haley J1. Discussions on Hypnosis and Schizophrenia. Int J Clin Exp Hypn.; 63(4):403-21. 2015. doi: 10.1080/00207144.2015.1062695.