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Humour: A platform for blended learning in mental health promotion
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Humour: A platform for blended learning in mental health promotion

Prudence M Millear
International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, Vol.2(3), pp.41-56
2016
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Specialist Studies in Education Education Systems blended learning mental health health promotion stress management humour
Blended learning has transformed the delivery of education and health programs in novel and interesting ways. For mental health, therapies have become more affordable, convenient, and flexible, and expanding the places and people who can be involved. Self-guided study around health promotion can be effective to reduce depression and symptom severity in health conditions. Humorous activities are important for persistence with blended learning. It is also an important outcome, as humour helps individuals to manage stress and strengthens their interpersonal relationships. The current review proposes a humorous approach to stress management through a combination of web page and companion book. Readers can reformulate their problems as different breeds of Dogs (from manageable to threatening) and consider ways of managing these problems, as 'How to train your Dog'. Having fun with the inevitable challenges of life is expected to shift their perspectives on problems and possible solutions, increasing their mental health.

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