“…Laughter therapy acts on a complex mechanism transmitted from the hypothalamus that stimulates different cortical areas [15] . Laughter therapy effectively relaxes the muscles, makes you feel many emotions simultaneously, transforms negative emotions into positive ones, and significantly reduces depression and anxiety [16] , [17] . Studies have shown that laughter therapy effectively reduces the anxiety and stress levels of nursing students, improves sleep disorders, improves social functions, reduces work stress, and improves subjective well-being levels [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] .…”