IMPACT OF LAUGHTER THERAPY ON CAREGIVER BURDEN AND RESILIENCE AMONG ADHDCAREGIVERS

Caregivers of children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) frequently experience high levels of psychological burden and reduced resilience due to persistent caregiving responsibilities. The present study examined the effectiveness of laughter therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for reducing caregiver burden and enhancing resilience. A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design was employed with a purposive sample of 30 primary caregivers of children with ADHD. Standardized measures of caregiver burden and resilience were administered before and after a structured laughter therapy program. Paired sample t-test results revealed a statistically significant reduction in caregiver burden and a significant improvement in resilience following the intervention. The findings indicate that laughter therapy serves as an effective, low-cost psychological intervention for promoting caregiver well-being. The study highlights the importance of incorporating caregiver-focused emotional interventions into clinical and community support programs.