title: Nurses: act now!
abstract: Drawing from the tradition of the theater, we can create a new paradigm for creating humor, health and happiness. The basis of this paradigm: we become what we do. In other words, we can become healthier and more successful by consciously modeling (acting) the happy, healthy traits we desire. In addition, staging, scripting, costuming and acting the part can stimulate our bodies to produce neuropeptides such as endorphins and other chemicals that bolster the immune system and promote well being.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology*; D004324:Drama; D004644:Emotions; D006240:Happiness; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D011598:Psychoneuroimmunology; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic