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AATH is a clearinghouse for all things related to healthy and positive humor. What is AATH? Formed in 1987 by Registered Nurse, Alison L.

The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) is non-profit, member driven, international community of humor and laughter professionals and enthusiasts. Crane, AATH provides its members the education, cutting-edge resources, and supportive community they need to excel in the practice and promotion of healthy humor. AATH was created to

Be a clearinghouse for information on humor and laughter as they relate to well-being. Disseminate information about humor and laughter to its members through regular publications and educational opportunities such as the Humor Academy. Develop, promote, conduct, and identify the need for research that further investigates the roles humor and laughter play in well-being. Encourage, support, and report on innovative programs that incorporate the therapeutic use of humor. Function as an interdisciplinary network for its members. Provide a caring, supportive, community of humor professionals and enthusiasts.

09/12/2026

THREE DAYS remain to submit your AATH 2027 session proposal!
www.aath.org/humor-conference

09/10/2026

Have research to share with the AATH community?

If you have completed an evidence-based qualitative or quantitative research study within the past five years - and you were the primary researcher or a primary member of the research team - the 2027 Call for Research Abstracts may be a fit for your work.

This is an opportunity to share research exploring how humor contributes to health, learning, well-being, professional practice, connection, and meaningful impact.

📅 Research abstract deadline: November 15, 2026

Review the submission details:
www.aath.org/humor-conference

09/07/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your session proposal for the 2027 AATH Humor Conference!

Have a practical tool, research finding, professional insight, or engaging activity that demonstrates how humor helps people heal, connect, or grow?

Your idea belongs in the room.

The Session Proposal Preparation Guide explains the required descriptions, learning objectives, engagement plan, review criteria, and more.

📅 Proposal deadline: September 15, 2026
📍 The Humor Effect | April 1–4, 2027 | Minneapolis

Review the guide and start your proposal:
www.aath.org/humor-conference

08/26/2026

📣 Researchers, we want to hear from you!

The Call for Research Abstracts is now open for the 2027 AATH Annual Conference & Humor Academy - The Humor Effect: How Humor Helps Heal, Connect, & Grow.

Have you completed an evidence-based qualitative or quantitative research study within the past five years?

Are you the primary researcher or a primary member of the research team that conducted it?

✨ Then we invite you to share your work with AATH!

We look forward to highlighting research that advances the science and practice of humor and explores its application to health, learning, well-being, connection, and impact.

📅 Submit by November 15, 2026
📍 Minneapolis | April 1–4, 2027

🔗 Submit your research abstract: https://form.jotform.com/262374901017150

Know someone doing research in this space? Tag them or share this post with them!

08/17/2026

Your idea belongs in the room!

AATH is now accepting session proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference & Humor Academy:

THE HUMOR EFFECT
How Humor Helps Heal, Connect, & Grow

We’re looking for engaging, research-informed, and experiential sessions that show how humor can support well-being, strengthen relationships, inspire learning, and create meaningful change.

If you have practical tools, professional experience, research, or an interactive idea to share, we want to hear from you.

📅 April 1–4, 2027
📍 The Lofton Hotel in Minneapolis
⏰ Proposal deadline: September 15, 2026

Share your ideas. Inspire change.

Submit your proposal: www.aath.org/humor-conference

Know someone who would make an excellent AATH presenter? Tag them or share this invitation!

07/28/2026

The AATH Stage Is Calling!

AATH is seeking engaging voices for the 2027 Annual Conference in Minneapolis. Show us how humor helps heal, connect, and grow.

Proposals are due September 15.

https://conta.cc/4pDcAWx

06/04/2026

Registration is now open!

Join us for the 2027 AATH Conference & Humor Academy, April 1–4, 2027, at The Lofton Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Connect with professionals who use humor to improve health, education, leadership, communication, resilience, and well-being.

Whether you're a longtime member or attending for the first time, the AATH Conference offers opportunities to learn, network, and be inspired.

✅ Registration is open now
✅ Hotel reservations are available
✅ More conference details coming soon

📍 Minneapolis, MN
📅 April 1–4, 2027

Register today: www.aath.org/humor-conference

04/30/2026

💛 Day 30. We made it.

Thirty days of laughter, learning, and connection—and it’s all because you showed up.

From Humor Heroes around the world to TEDx talks, research deep dives, newsletters, puns (so many puns), and unforgettable community moments… this month has been something special.

And last night? The Humor Awards. What a way to celebrate.

Now, we close it out together 👇

🎬 Humor Month 2026: The Sign-Off Show
📺 Today at 12pm ET / 9am PT (Live on YouTube)

Join us for a look back, a few final surprises, and one last chance to laugh together before May shows up and pretends none of this happened 😉

👉 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/j20tGn4LjMk

Before we go:
🎤 AATH Conference (May 14–17, San Diego) – Join us in person
📬 Want more humor? Check out the newsletters from this month
💬 Loved it? Tell someone. That’s how this grows.

From all of us—thank you. Now go be funny. The world could use it.

(PS… it’s gonna be May 🎶)

04/29/2026

🏆 Tonight’s the Night: The 6th Annual Humor Awards!

After a month of nominations and voting… it all comes down to this.

✨ Who will take home the honors?
✨ Which moments made the biggest impact?
✨ What surprises are in store?

Join us LIVE tonight for:
🎉 Winner reveals
🎤 Stories behind this year’s standout nominations
😄 A few unexpected laughs along the way

All in under an hour (because we respect your time and your attention span 😉)

📺 Tonight at 7pm ET / 4pm PT
Streaming live on YouTube

👉 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/RloRsWxyI5s

Whether you nominated, you’re cheering on a finalist, or you just want to end your April with a laugh—we’ll see you there.

04/28/2026

Meet our final Humor Hero of International Humor Month:

🦸 Allen Klein, The Jollytologist®

For decades, Allen has shown the world that humor doesn’t need to be edgy to be powerful. Through his books, talks, and TEDx, he’s helped millions find light—even in life’s toughest moments.

One of our favorite examples of how he uses humor:
Every morning, while walking his dog, Allen greets strangers with a big, joyful “GOOD MORNING!”—just to see how many people he can get to look up, smile, and connect.

Simple. Human. Powerful.

💡 His tip? Carry a clown nose in your pocket. (You’ll know when to use it.)

🎥 Watch his Humor Hero Spotlight:
https://vimeo.com/1186415728?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Let’s hear it—how do you spread a little unexpected humor in your day?

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