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AATH is a clearinghouse for all things related to healthy and positive humor. What is AATH? Formed in 1987 by Registered Nurse, Alison L.

The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) is non-profit, member driven, international community of humor and laughter professionals and enthusiasts. Crane, AATH provides its members the education, cutting-edge resources, and supportive community they need to excel in the practice and promotion of healthy humor. AATH was created to

Be a clearinghouse for information on humor and laughter as they relate to well-being. Disseminate information about humor and laughter to its members through regular publications and educational opportunities such as the Humor Academy. Develop, promote, conduct, and identify the need for research that further investigates the roles humor and laughter play in well-being. Encourage, support, and report on innovative programs that incorporate the therapeutic use of humor. Function as an interdisciplinary network for its members. Provide a caring, supportive, community of humor professionals and enthusiasts.

02/02/2026

A Little Groundhog Day Wisdom

01/05/2026

If you love smart conversations, real laughs, and stories that hit home, this one’s for you.
Subscribe, listen, and let us know your favorite episode!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laughbox/id1866680702

12/31/2025

FINAL DAY - Rates increase tomorrow (no punchline, just facts).
Discounted registration rates for the 2026 AATH Annual Conference & Humor Academy end today.

Consider this a gift to yourself: learning, laughter, and connection with people who get it.

👉 Register now: www.aath.org/humor-conference

Future you says thanks 😄

12/28/2025

Still time to give yourself a meaningful year-end gift.

Early registration rates for the 2026 AATH Annual Conference & Humor Academy end Wednesday. Rates increase in January.

If you’re craving renewal, connection, and practical inspiration—this is an investment that truly lasts. Join a community committed to serious humor in the hard places.

👉 Register now: www.aath.org/humor-conference

12/24/2025

Laughter is our favorite holiday tradition.
Happy Holidays from the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor—may your days be bright and your smiles plentiful!

12/23/2025

This season, give yourself a gift that lasts longer than the holidays.
Register now for the 2026 AATH Humor Conference before rates increase in January. An investment in learning, laughter, and you.
👉 www.aath.org/humor-conference

12/14/2025

FINAL DAY!
Applications for the 2026 AATH Conference & Humor Academy Scholarships close tonight at 11:59 PM Central.
All are welcome to apply—members AND nonmembers.
This is your last chance! → www.aath.org/scholarships

12/11/2025

Time is ticking! Only 3 days remain to apply for scholarships to the 2026 AATH Conference & Humor Academy in San Diego, happening May 14-17.
Whether you're an AATH member or a non-member, there’s a scholarship for you. This is your chance to embrace the power of humor!
Don't let this opportunity slip away.
Apply by December 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm CT.
www.aath.org/scholarships

12/09/2025

Scholarship applications for the 2026 AATH Conference & Humor Academy close December 14.
Open to members and nonmembers.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and deepen your work with humor.
Apply today → www.aath.org/scholarships
2026 AATH Conference & Humor Academy, May 14-17, San Diego

12/08/2025

We’re excited to celebrate our 2025 AATH Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement (DFLA) recipient, Dr. Ron Berk, whose long-awaited deep dive into the science of laughter has just been published!

A few years ago, at the AATH Orlando conference, Ron delivered a keynote that explored 50 years of laughter research — reviewing more than 400 studies. Now, Part 1 of that incredible work is officially available!

📄 Citation & Link:
Berk, R. A. (2025). Spontaneous laughter, simulated laughter, and laughter therapies/yoga: A scoping review (Part 1). Israeli Journal of Humor Research, 3(1), 8–34.
🔗https://www.israeli-humor-studies.org/media/02-laughter_review.pdf

Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or simply a lover of all things laughter, this is a must-read.

Thanks for sharing - and congratulations, Ron!

12/03/2025

🚨 Deadline Reminder! Please share this reminder with colleagues and students who may want to participate!

There’s still time to submit your research abstract for the 2026 AATH Humor Conference, but the deadline is coming up on Friday, December 5th.

If you’ve completed an evidence-based qualitative or quantitative study in the last five years and served as a primary researcher or primary member of the research team, we’d love to see your work.

📅 Submission deadline: December 5, 2025
📬 Notifications sent by: December 30, 2025

👉 Submit your abstract here: https://form.jotform.com/252316017095149

11/19/2025

The 2026 AATH Conference & Humor Academy scholarship applications are now open!

AATH is excited to support individuals who are passionate about using humor to make a positive difference in the world.

Whether you’re involved in healthcare, education, coaching, leadership, or simply believe in the power of laughter, this scholarship can help you attend and grow within the AATH community.

Learn more and apply here: www.aath.org/scholarships
Tag a friend who should apply!

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