The tragic death of Robin Williams sparked an intense online discussion about why some of the best comedians in the world seem to develop depression. From John Belushi and Chris Farley to Richard Jeni, there are countless examples of how comedians and tragedy seem connected.

Although research on the topic is limited, a few compelling studies might in fact show a link. One 1978 mental health research project conducted by the late Samuel Janus, PhD, a psychologist in New York City, found that many of the comedians he interviewed over the course of 10 years (many of them Jewish) experienced trauma during their childhoods.



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