The effects of group-based Laughter Yoga interventions on mental health in adults: A systematic review

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Daniel BressingtonWai Tong Chien

Abstract

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Laughter yoga is claimed to promote mental health and has become increasingly popular worldwide. There has been no systematic review of laughter yoga intervention studies and thus evidence of its effects on mental health is unclear. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: Laughter Yoga interventions improved depressive symptoms in two studies over the short term. There is a lack of good quality evidence to show that laughter yoga is more effective than other group-based interventions in improving mental health. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Well-conducted and clearly reported trials of laughter yoga are needed before the intervention can be considered as an evidence-based intervention to improve mental health. Introduction Laughter Yoga is claimed to promote mental health and is increasingly popular worldwide. Despite its popularity, there has been no systematic review of Laughter Yoga intervention studies and thus evidence of its effects on mental health is unclear. Aim This review aimed to critically evaluate the effects of group-based Laughter Yoga on improving mental health in adults. Method We conducted a systematic review of experimental studies (published from 1995 to 2017). ...Continue Reading

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