The impact of humor therapy on people suffering from depression or anxiety: An integrative literature review
Abstract Objectives To identify and synthesize existing research on the effectiveness and feasibility of multiform humor therapy on people suffering from depression or anxiety, with the hope of benefiting future research. Methods An integrative literature review of quantitative, qualitative, and mix...
Main Authors: | Xuefeng Sun, Jindan Zhang, Yidan Wang, Xiaotu Zhang, Sixuan Li, Zihan Qu, Hongshi Zhang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-09-01
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Series: | Brain and Behavior |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.3108 |
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