The Laughter Clinic
The Laughter Clinic brings a refreshingly different approach to mental health education. Host Mark McConville, Australia's only full time professional Comedian/Suicidologist, delivers evidence-based self-care strategies, curated research insights, and meaningful conversations that inspire, educate and entertain.
Episodes
5 episodes
TLC PULSE: 5 Insights Worth Noting
This first TLC Pulse Episode unpacks five developments reshaping our understanding of mental health and wellbeing.Insight 1Laughter truly might be the best medicine according to groundbreaking research from Japan showing that just fo...
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Episode 4
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39:51
Community: 10 Practical ways to reduce loneliness.
Loneliness and isolation contribute to various mental health conditions, but day-to-day community interactions can significantly improve our wellbeing. Research from Blue Zones—regions with high numbers of healthy centenarians—shows social conn...
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Episode 3
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8:02
Social Health: What is it and why it's important.
An unexpected birthday barbecue with over 30 friends becomes a powerful reminder of the critical importance of social health alongside mental and physical wellbeing. Mark shares his personal experience of reconnecting with friends after months ...
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Episode 2
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4:57
Chatting with Craig Coombes. Laughter & Friendship vs A Terminal Diagnosis
What would you do if doctors told you that you had just 18 months to live? For Craig Coombes, the answer came in an unexpected form. When Craig received his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2012, he made a simple yet profound decision:...
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Episode 5
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1:30:16
The Laughter Clinic Intro Episode: A Comedian's Journey into Suicide Prevention
Comedy meets science in this groundbreaking exploration of how both humor and laughter can transform mental health. Comedian and suicidologist Mark McConville takes us on a deeply personal journey that began with a profound encounter – a soldie...
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Episode 1
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21:10