Comedian in residence at Bristol University, Angie Belcher, has worked with health advisors and psychology theories to develop the sessions… read more
The comedian discusses how laughter can be used to treat patients suffering with trauma… read more
The six-week scheme will see patients write jokes in the first therapy of its kind to use humour in combatting mental health… read more
A new free art therapy course aims to help people work through mental ill-health through the medium of standup… read more
They say laughter is the best medicine – and trauma patients in Bristol are about to put the theory to the test… read more
Comedy classes could soon be prescribed on the NHS to help trauma patients ‘see the funny side’ of their experiences… read more
Comedians Charmian Hughes and Jack Campbell will help to deliver the sessions through Bristol Wellspring Settlement Social Prescribing Team which patients could be sent on for free… read more
Just as well the NHS hasn’t got much on at the moment. Patients are to be prescribed free comedy lessons to help them overcome trauma… read more
Comedians on prescription for those struggling with trauma… read more
I adore comedy, and I think that there are some amazing things that stand up can achieve… read more
Comedy On Referral will help vulnerable adults in London after successful course in Bristol for trauma survivors… read more
Making fun out of it is my way of letting people know I’m not giving up… read more
Pain is often at the center of a good comedy routine. In the UK, stand up comedian Angie Belcher wants to teach people how to use comedy to work through trauma… read more