Improv comedy for anxiety and well-being in young Chinese adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if attending improv comedy workshops can lower anxiety and boost mental well-being in young Chinese adults in Hong Kong. If you have mild to moderate anxiety and no mental health diagnosis, this low-pressure, fun activity might be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- Be ethnically Chinese and able to speak Mandarin and read Chinese
- Never been married and have no children
- Have no current or past mental health diagnosis
- Feel mild to moderate anxiety (a brief questionnaire will confirm this)
- No prior formal drama or performance training
- Be able to attend at least 3 out of 4 weekly improv comedy sessions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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