Effectiveness of Integrative Laughter Therapy to Reduce Anxiety, Improve Self-Esteem and Increase Happiness: A Naturalistic Study at a Day Hospital for Addictive Disorders

Effectiveness of Integrative Laughter Therapy to Reduce Anxiety, Improve Self-Esteem and Increase Happiness: A Naturalistic Study at a Day Hospital for Addictive Disorders

Little is known about the effectiveness of laughter therapy as an adjunctive treatment for patients with addictive disorders. This study aims to evaluate the benefits of integrative laughter therapy (ILT) on levels of self-esteem, anxiety, and happiness in patients treated for addiction at a day hos...

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Main Authors: Seyla De Francisco, Cristina Torres, Sandra De Andrés, Ana Millet, M. Teresa Ricart, Elvira Hernández-Martínez-Esparza, Mercedes Abades, Joan Trujols
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
laughter therapy
addictive disorders
day hospital treatment
mental health nursing
self-esteem
happiness
satisfaction with life
anxiety
quasi-experimental design
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/21/4194

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