TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Humour-related interventions for people with mental illness: A randomized controlled pilot study
JO  - Community mental health journal
A1  - Rudnick, Abraham
A1  - Kohn, Paul M.
A1  - Edwards, Kim R.
A1  - Podnar, David
A1  - Caird, Sara
A1  - Martin, Rod
SP  - 737
EP  - 742
VL  - 50
IS  - 6
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0010-3853
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-013-9685-4
ID  - ref1
ER  -