About Us

Hi, my name is Merv Neal. I am Australia’s leading Gelotologist and have over 20 years experience in speaking, training, and facilitating workshops about laughter and in particular Laughter Yoga. I am currently working with Bolton University UK to introduce laughter as Social Prescription into the National Health Service for people with mental health conditions such as depression anxiety and psychosis. As a part of this I recently co-authored an academic book called The Positive Psychology of Laughter and Humour.

According to Beyond Blue, 1 in 5 workers in Australia is experiencing a mental health condition of depression or anxiety. My experience while conducting a Research Study with Deakin University in a Kidney Dialysis Unit at Monash Health showed me that ignoring your health can have long lasting and even terminal repercussions.

I enjoy working with organisations who see that the wellbeing or their staff is a priority and obligation rather than just a business requirement. My other Research Study that I did with Deakin University and two Melbourne businesses showed that Laughter Yoga is an effective way to improve Workplace Wellbeing and Psychological Safety while reducing stress, depression, and anxiety.
Healthy People … Healthy Organisations!