Stand up for mental health: comedy as peer support

A class called “Stand up for Mental Health” brings people with mental illness together to write and perform stand-up based on their battles. The goal is to reduce stigma through honest, lived storytelling. • It’s comedy class and peer counseling session in one • Diagnosis-based participation creates a safer learning space • Unfiltered jokes can be ready for prime time • Laughter can coexist with depression, addiction, and suicidality • Humor may protect, connect, and help people feel less alone If you’ve ever used humor to cope, share what helped you most. #MentalHealth #Comedy #Wellbeing