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Humour – The Best Medicine
Is infectiousIt binds people together Triggers healthy physical changes Strengthen our immune system
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Laughter is good for health
• Laughter relaxes the whole body
• Laughter boosts the immune system
• Laughter triggers the release of endorphins
• Laughter protects the heart
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The Benefits of LaughterPhysical Health Benefits:
• Boosts immunity• Lowers stress hormones• Decreases pain• Relaxes muscles• Prevents heart disease
Social Benefits:Strengthens relationshipsAttracts others to us Enhances teamworkHelps defuse conflict ( மனப் ப�ோரோட்டம்)
Promotes group bonding
Mental Health Benefits:Adds joy and zest(ஆர்வம்) to lifeEases anxiety and fearRelieves stressImproves moodEnhances resilience(மனத்தின்
விரிதிறம்)
Laughter and humour helps us stay emotionally healthy
The link between laughter and mental health
• Laughter dissolves distressing emotions
• Laughter helps you relax and recharge
• Humour shifts perspective (ஆய்வு செ�யது
முடிசெவடுத்தல்)
Creating opportunities to laugh• Play with a pet.
• Go to a yoga class.
• Goof around with
children.
• Do something silly.
• Make time for fun
activities
• Watch a funny movie or TV
show.
• Go to a comedy club.
• Read the funny pages.
• Seek out funny people.
• Share a good joke or a funny
story.
Laughing with others is more
powerful than laughing alone
Bringing more humour and laughter into your life
Smile
Spend time with fun, playful people
Bring humour into conversations
When you hear laughter, move toward it
Ways to help yourself see the lighter side of life
Laugh at yourselfAttempt to laugh at situations rather than
bemoan themSurround yourself with reminders to lighten upKeep things in perspectivePay attention to children and emulate themDeal with stress
Checklist for lightening upIs it really worth getting upset over?
Is it worth upsetting others?
Is it that important?
Is it that bad?
Is the situation irreparable?
Is it really your problem?
Thank you for your patience