Comedy is the name.
In ancient Greece, poets would perform political satire in order to influence voters.
Iannucci, that kind of thing? He was the Iannucci of his day. Since people have been people, people have been trying to make each other laugh. Comedy is found in Genesis. Adam and Eve, would you do that?
Pass notes, a column in a newspaper, is fussed about it now. Comedy is always evolving and finding new ways to express itself.
I think you mean banned. Cancel culture and freedom of speech is what this is about. No and no, I mean prescribed.
Prescribed by whom? Who usually prescribes things? Doctors, of course.
Please, explanation is required. A comedian in residence at the University of Bristol is working with health advisers to help patients recover from trauma.
Laughter is the best medicine. That is the idea. Comedy can change people's lives. Charmian Hughes and Jack Campbell will deliver the course through the charity Wellspring Settlement. Participants who might be experiencing gender dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, PTSD or bereavement will be able to take part in sessions that not only explore their ailments, but also look for the humor in them.
Sounds great. How much? Free! The pilot course will be available to prescribe from this month.
Ted Talk by Ruby Wax.
Is it a new idea that comedy can be helpful at difficult times? It's true. Many comedians have written about mental health in their books. Ruby Wax received an award for services to mental health after studying psychotherapy, getting a master's in cognitive behavior from Oxford and delivering a Ted Talk.
Jack Dee, too? Kind of. What Is Your Problem? is a spoof of self-help. He set himself up as an agony uncle after studying online for four hours.
Ha! It will help.
Have you been told about the time my dog died?
Don't say anything. It is good to talk.
