title: A personal reflection: humor--I'd rather laugh than cry.
abstract: This article examines the benefits of humor in both our personal and professional lives. Strategies to promote humor are also discussed.
authors: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, Louisville, KY, USA. vmiracle@aol.com
authors: Vickie A
authors: VA
authors: Miracle
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D027641:Laughter Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011582:Psychological Theory; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology