It's a type of therapy mental doctors use. They use humor to help mental patients.
Humor
Modern humor therapy dates from the 1930s, when clowns were brought into hospitals to cheer up children hospitalized with polio.
The only adverse side effect of humor therapy is that it can cause mental hurt, sadness, and alienation in persons who are not receptive to it, or if it is used insensitively.
Laughter Therapy or Humor Therapy has been used for many centuries. There is evidence of doctors using laughter or humor during surgeries as early as the 13th century. So it's a difficult question to decide who actually started Laughter Therapy.
it does not use humor
Bobby Von Hayes has written: 'Golf therapy' -- subject(s): American wit and humor, Golf, Humor
mindfulness meditation, biofeedback, acupuncture, and relaxation techniques. Music therapy, humor therapy, and aromatherapy are helpful to some patients in maintaining a positive mental attitude and relieving emotional stress
Maryln Schwartz has written: 'New times in the old south, or, Why Scarlett's in therapy and Tara's going condo' -- subject(s): Humor, Women
Smile therapy, also known as laughter therapy, is a technique that uses laughter or humor to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is believed to reduce stress, boost mood, enhance immune function, and improve overall quality of life. Practicing smile therapy may involve activities such as laughter yoga, watching comedies, or engaging in playful interactions.
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Humor could be of any type and situation. There is dark humor and then there is light humor.
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