The effect of laughter yoga on mental health, emotional, and cognitive functions of children: A systematic review

Laughter Yoga may offer a promising, accessible, non-pharmacological approach to supporting children's mental health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. However, given the small number of included studies and substantial heterogeneity across interventions and outcomes, the current evidence remains preliminary and should be interpreted with caution.

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Acta Psychologica
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2026-02-27
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106490
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Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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The effect of laughter yoga on mental health, emotional, and cognitive functions of children: A systematic review

Milad Tabei, Milad Jalilian
Acta Psychologica
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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The effect of laughter yoga on mental health, emotional, and cognitive functions of children: A systematic review

Milad Tabei, Milad Jalilian
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Abstract

Laughter Yoga may offer a promising, accessible, non-pharmacological approach to supporting children's mental health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. However, given the small number of included studies and substantial heterogeneity across interventions and outcomes, the current evidence remains preliminary and should be interpreted with caution.

Acta PsychologicaVol. 264
Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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