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Title
[Humor therapy in the depressed elderly: results of an empirical study].
Authors
Hirsch, R D; Junglas, K; Konradt, B; Jonitz, M F
Abstract
Positive effects of humor on older patients with depressive symptoms have been repeatedly reported. Empirical evidence, however, is rare. We investigated the effects of a standardized humor therapy group in a clinical context especially for older depressed patients.