Overview
Anxiety As Comedy is a genre of comedy that uses humor to cope with anxiety and other mental health issues. This style of comedy has been popularized by comedians such as [[john-mulaney|John Mulaney]] and [[hannah-gadsby|Hannah Gadsby]], who have used their platforms to talk openly about their struggles with anxiety and depression. The use of comedy to address mental health issues has been shown to be an effective way to reduce stigma and promote understanding, as seen in films like [[the-hangover|The Hangover]] and [[bridesmaids|Bridesmaids]]. However, some critics argue that using comedy to address serious issues like anxiety can be [[~triggering-content|triggering]] for some audiences.