[Book Reviews] Review of the book With the eyes of the mind: An empirical analysis of out-of-body states, by G. O. Gabbard, and S. W. Twemlow

Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are not signs of mental illness but are relatively common, occurring in about one in ten people, often during sleep or relaxation. The book reviews empirical research on OBEs, finding that they typically occur spontaneously, are more frequent in people with certain personality traits like openness to experience, and are generally not linked to psychopathology. The authors argue that OBEs represent a psychological phenomenon that can be understood through empirical analysis, challenging earlier views that pathologized such experiences.

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Review of the book "With the Eyes of the Mind: An Empirical Analysis of Out-Of-Body States" by psychiatrists Glen O. Gabbard and Stuart W. Twemlow.