# Scientists Think You Could Heal Your Mind By Controlling Your Dreams

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/scientists-think-you-could-heal-your-mind-by-controlling-your-dreams/
- Published: 2026-02-07T09:00:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image: Nightmare. Image credit: Stefan Keller via Pixabay. Article by Elizabeth Rayne. Popular Mechanics – February 6, 2026. Research article: Annals of Medicine & Surgery. Anyone who has ever been able to intentionally wake themselves up from a nightmare has experienced a form of lucid dreaming—dreams in which the dreamer is aware they are dreaming and often has control over what transpires. Now, a team of researchers thinks this particular type of mental experience could one day serve as an alternative form of therapy. […] Click here to view original web page at www.popularmechanics.com