Effectiveness of Integrative Laughter Therapy to Reduce Anxiety, Improve Self-Esteem and Increase Happiness: A Naturalistic Study at a Day Hospital for Addictive Disorders
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- van der Wal, C. Natalie & Kok, Robin N., 2019. "Laughter-inducing therapies: Systematic review and meta-analysis," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 232(C), pages 473-488.
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laughter therapy; addictive disorders; day hospital treatment; mental health nursing; self-esteem; happiness; satisfaction with life; anxiety; quasi-experimental design;All these keywords.
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