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This paper aims to elicit insight on how humour may support mental health from Arthur Asa Berger, Professor Emeritus at San Francisco State University, author of more than 150 articles and 90 books, many on humour and humorous artist.Design/methodology/approachThis case study, followed by a 10-question interview, intentionally embraces visual autobiography to present Arthur’s creative humorous contributions.FindingsArthur conveys the importance of humour, not so much from joke-telling, which can be problematic, but in fun conversations, witty remarks and puns. We learn of his 45 humour techniques, and ways to apply humour in teaching, writing and drawing for therapeutic benefit.Research limitations/implicationsThis is a personal narrative, albeit from someone who has been academically and personally involved with humour for over 60 years.Practical implicationsEvidence of the benefits of humour for mental health is mounting. Appreciating and harnessing humour, including with the 45 humour techniques, whenever you can, is recommended.Social implicationsHumour supports relationship building and social inclusion. Social humour is best when it amuses others, offers positive insights into social relationships and is life affirming to both the humourist and their audience.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, Arthur was the first to publish a PhD dissertation on a comic strip and has been at the vanguard of humour application in teaching, academic writing, drawing, popular comedy and humorous murder mysteries for decades. Arthur will be 90 years old in 2023.
Mental Health and Social Inclusion – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jan 11, 2023
Keywords: Humour; Laughter; Mental health; Art and mental health; Creative writing; Oldest-old
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