Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laughter Therapy

Therapeutic use of humor and laughter to improve emotional well being and health.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Therapeutic use of humor and laughter to improve emotional well being and health.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Therapy, Laughter
  • Clown Therapy
  • Laughter Yoga
  • Clown Therapies
  • Therapies, Clown
  • Therapy, Clown
  • Yoga, Laughter

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Laughter (1965-2001)
  • Wit and Humor (1963-2001)

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  1. E02w.190.525w.311

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laughter Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027641. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027641
  2. Laughter Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9069441