Humor in Positive Psychotherapy and Psychiatry
摘要
This article explores the vital role of humor in positive psychotherapy and psychiatry, focusing on its evolutionary significance, neurological underpinnings, and therapeutic applications. It examines how humor enhances well-being by promoting emotional resilience, cognitive flexibility, and social bonding. The text also highlights programs to enhance sense of humor such as “The 7 Humor Habits” and “Parasympathetic Habits: Humor and Styles” to integrate humor into everyday life thus improving physical, mental, and relational health.