Indications and Contraindications
Indications
Anxiety
Depression
Pain
Insomnia/Sleep Disturbance
Fatigue
Smoking
Obesity
Substance Abuse
Grief
Contraindications
Organic Brain Syndrome
Psychosis
Prepsychosis
Patients with these conditions are often unstable. Use general relaxation techniques instead of imagery techniques because imagery can trigger unpleasant episodes.
In severe or acute occurrences, guided imagery is a good adjunct to medications and mental health interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy. In mild occurrences, or if patient declines any pharmacological or other therapeutic intervention, guided imagery can provide some symptom relief as a stand-alone intervention.