A prescribed comedy course aims to assist people suffering from trauma.

Comedian in residence at Bristol University, Angie Belcher, has worked with health advisors and psychology theories to develop comedy courses that may help people deal with trauma.

According to a report Belcher, who is a stand-up comedy tutor at Circomedia circus school in Bristol, says all comedy comes from "trauma not the happy bits" and  "Comedy is a force for good”.

Comedians Charmian Hughes (pictured) and Jack Campbell will be among those delivering sessions through the Bristol Wellspring Settlement Social Prescribing Team.

People who have already taken part in the course have said that it has boosted their confidence and mental well-being.