Nonfiction Humor Books for Understanding the Role of Humor in Mental Health

1. "The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny" by Peter McGraw and Joel Warner: This book examines the role of humor in mental health, exploring the ways in which it can be used as a coping mechanism and to improve overall well-being.

2. "The Laughing Cure: A Complete Guide to Healing with Humor" by Robert L. Weber: This book provides an overview of the ways in which humor can be used to improve mental health and well-being, including the use of humor in therapy and the benefits of laughter.

3. "Humor as Survival Training: Laughing All the Way to Resilience" by Christina Lavelle: This book explores the role of humor in coping with stress and adversity, and how it can be used to build resilience and improve mental health.

4. "The Science of Laughter and Health" by Steve Wilson: This book examines the scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of laughter and humor, including the ways in which it can boost the immune system, reduce stress, and improve mental well-being.

5. "The Healing Power of Humor: Techniques for Getting Through Loss, Setbacks, Upsets, Disappointments, Difficulties, Trials, Tribulations, and All That Not-So-Funny Stuff" by Allen Klein: This book provides practical advice and techniques for using humor to cope with difficult situations and improve mental health.