See Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor, a Documentary About Wounded Veterans Doing Stand-Up Comedy
It seems to me that there's a lesson here for those who are trying to help veterans who have returned home with mental disorders.  Formal treatment can be very helpful and more veterans need to get access to it, but laughter can also be a great healer.
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