While some people simply enjoy making others laugh, others use humor as a way to cope with emotional discomfort or strengthen ...

Psychology explains why people who constantly crack jokes may be coping with stress, easing tension or masking emotions. Here ...

This post is in response to The Benefits of Humor in Therapy By Samuel L. Pauker, M.D., and Miriam Arond Humor is part of the universal human experience and can be a key resource in psychotherapy. A ...

An analysis of published studies suggests that humor therapy may lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety. For the analysis, which is published in Brain and Behavior, investigators identified 29 ...

Psychology says giving friends funny pet names may reflect social bonding, shared identity, humor, and emotional closeness. Here's what psychological research reveals.

An analysis of published studies suggests that humor therapy may lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety. Most participants thought humor therapy lessened their depression and anxiety, but some ...

Duluth Therapist Glenn Maloney recently penned a book that explores the clinical impact of humor in therapy. It’s aptly called, “Finding the Humor in Psychotherapy.” “As therapists, we get a lot of ...

A new review demonstrates the overall positive impact of humor therapy on depression and anxiety, which may help inform future research, policy, and practice. Humor, a nonpharmacologic intervention ...

Psychotherapist Glenn Maloney, of Duluth, has authored a book, “Finding the Humor in Psychotherapy: A Primer on the Clinical Art of Joking with Your Clients." ...

That playful memory remains etched in what I call my humor happenings—the collection of joyful moments that continue to shape ...