Why laughter is good for you
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From reducing stress to enhancing social connections, the health benefits of laughter are backed by science.
By Camilla Foster
People often say that laughter is the best medicine, and it seems that this saying may be more accurate than we realise.
Ongoing trials are exploring whether ‘comedy-on-prescription’ can boost mental health, lower NHS expenses, and offer an alternative to antidepressants.
Craic Health has secured grant funding to develop comedy-based interventions, such as stand-up shows and workshops, to help isolated individuals reconnect with their communities.
The initiative aims to cut mental health-related costs while fostering collaboration between the comedy industry, local communities, and the government.
With the backing of Labour MP and Gloucestershire-based GP Dr Simon Opher, the impact of these trials will be discussed at a parliamentary event on March 13.
In a world where stress and anxiety are ever-present, how can laughter contribute to improving both our men...
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