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Episode 16: Demystifying Humor in Mental Health with Carol and Stephen

Episode 16: Demystifying Humor in Mental Health with Carol and Stephen

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In this episode, Dr Midiri and Nam interview humor academics, Stephen and Carol about their personal and professional experiences with humor. They examine what it means to be funny, types of humor, and how it applies to the human condition.

They discuss how humor affects mental health, the comedians who suffer from mental health, and it's use in the darkest of times. They also discuss the very real impact that humor can have on your physical health.

Resources
Stephen’s website
Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke - Mayo Clinic
Laughter is the Best Medicine - HelpGuide.org
The Use of Humor in Serious Mental Illness: A Review
Humor in Psychiatry: Lessons From Neuroscience, Psychopathology, and Treatment Research
The Benefits of Humor | Psychology Today
Using Humor as a Coping Tool | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

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