@article{ref1,
title="Humour-related interventions for people with mental illness: A randomized controlled pilot study",
journal="Community mental health journal",
year="2014",
author="Rudnick, Abraham and Kohn, Paul M. and Edwards, Kim R. and Podnar, David and Caird, Sara and Martin, Rod",
volume="50",
number="6",
pages="737-742",
abstract="This study explored the feasibility and effects of humour-related interventions for mentally ill adults. Twelve, randomly assigned, participated in each of 3 arms-stand up comedy training (the experimental arm), discussing comedy videos (the active control arm), and no humour-related intervention (the passive control arm). Quantitative and qualitative data were collected at baseline, end of interventions (3 months) and follow up (after another 3 months). Scale comparisons were largely negative, although self-esteem marginally increased in the experimental arm. Interview responses indicated benefits for the interventions, including improved self-esteem in the experimental arm. These results, though mixed, justify further study.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-3853",
doi="10.1007/s10597-013-9685-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-013-9685-4"
}