Journal of Psychiatry

Drug dependentsâ?? experience of Pinoy Laughter Yoga within a rehabilitation center

27^th International Conference on PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH

June 18-19, 2018 Paris, France

Macariola Patricia Denise G, Legaspi Rica Joyce L and Muga Samantha Nicole S

Miriam College, Philippines

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

The research is a qualitative, multiple case study about drug dependents�?? experiences of Pinoy Laughter Yoga. The study was held at a drug rehabilitation center specifically Center for Christian Recovery at Antipolo City, Rizal. There were 23 male residents in the facility. All were recommended to be participants in the Laughter Yoga exercises. The study lasted for three months of direct interaction with the participants. There were two parts to the study. Part one was composed of at least 7 sessions where the researchers were the ones conducting the sessions. Part two was the in-depth interviews. Researchers interviewed 19 participants who completed at least 5 sessions of the Pinoy Laughter Yoga program. The interviews were conducted per individual in a private room within the facility. Emerging themes were identified through content analysis and Frederickson�??s theory of �??Build and Broaden�?� was used in the analysis of data. Pinoy Laughter Yoga was an official addition to the existing programs of the center. It was therefore considered a �??welcome addition, breaking the boredom of life�?�. The participants all agreed that Pinoy Laughter Yoga was beneficial to them. They learned how to breathe, they saw the values of laughter, they felt more human and authentic as persons, they gained deeper insights into themselves and they were able to regulate their moods better. They wanted Pinoy Laughter Yoga to continue. In conclusion, even for a short span of time of undergoing the Pinoy Laughter Yoga sessions, Pinoy Laughter Yoga brought benefits and improved the well-being of drug- dependent people who experienced laughter sessions.