LAUGH LABS
Laugh Labs is an Erasmus+ co-funded project that uses the power of humour to help people feel better, learn emotional skills, and reduce the shame often linked to talking about mental health. It brings adults from different ages and backgrounds together to laugh, learn, and share experiences in a safe and welcoming space. Through workshops, community activities, and research, Laugh Labs shows how humour can help us manage stress and support each other. The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme and is happening in North Macedonia, Ireland, and Italy, helping local communities learn, grow, and build emotional resilience through laughter.
Our Goals
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Show how humour helps mental health across different ages and cultures.
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Reduce the shame and stigma around talking about mental health using humour.
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Create local Laugh Labs spaces in North Macedonia, Ireland, and Italy where people can learn emotional skills, manage stress, and connect with others in a positive way.
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Share tools and knowledge so more people and organisations in Europe can use humour to support mental health in their communities.
Meet the Partners
Macedonian Association for Applied Psychology | North Macedonia
A team of psychologists and mental health professionals supporting people with emotional and social challenges through counselling, training, and research.
Artéteka | Ireland
A creative social enterprise in Ireland that uses art and humour to support personal growth, social inclusion, and emotional wellbeing for people of all ages.
Idee in Movimento | Italy
A youth-led organisation in Italy that promotes mental health, inclusion, and active citizenship through cultural projects and community-based learning.
