laughter therapy is a remedy for hopelessness. How
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Laughter Is the Best Medicine
August 17, 2018
Kavita Khajuria, MD
Psychiatric Times, Psychiatric Times Vol 35, Issue 8, Volume 35, Issue 8
Given the brain's neuroplasticity, it’s to our benefit to make our lifetime experiences as positive and hilarious as possible
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Modern life has become increasingly complicated and it’s believed that stress is the primary obstacle to laughter. Laughter is a physical expression of humor and joy that has numerous protective qualities. It’s one of the best ways to manage perceptions of stress and to develop resilience and improve psychological sturdiness as it strongly correlates with happiness.2 Happiness and humor can improve brain function-there is evidence of increased connectivity in various parts of the brain in response to laughter.3 Humor releases brain derived neurotrophic factor, which supports existing neurons and encourages the growth of new neurons and synapses.4 Given the brain's neuroplasticity, it’s to our benefit to make our lifetime experiences as positive and hilarious as possible.
The field of medicine has long recognized the importance of humor. In the 1300s, Henri de Mondeville, a professor of surgery, propagated post-operative therapy with humor.5 Norman Cousins, a journalist and a professor, also initiated this trend when he developed his own “treatment,” based on mood elevation through laughter.
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Laughter can help lessen your stress, depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. It can also improve your self-esteem. Laughter can trigger the release of endorphins which give you a sense of well being.