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Abstract. Music therapy (MT) and music-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly used for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Previous reviews on the efficacy of MT emphasized the dearth of research evidence for this topic, although various positive effects were identified.
Jul 3, 2023 · Music therapy is flexible and works in many settings like hospitals, rehab centers, mental health facilities, schools, community centers etc. Research published in the Journal of Addiction Nursing by Raymond Firth (2019) shows diverse approaches in music therapy can help individuals in addiction recovery programs to heal emotionally and show positive behavioral changes.
Music Therapy. Music therapy is a more recent development in SUD treatment, dating back to the 1970s (Baker, Gleadhill, & Dingle, 2007; A. S. Miller, 1970). Just like art therapy, it is thought to help patients tap into emotions and needs that may be difficult to express through more traditional forms of communication.
report patient preference for music therapy over other treatment modalities. CLIENT QUOTES “As I approach 10 years of continuous sobriety, music therapy while in rehab has still stuck with me all of these years later. Music therapy was so impactful by helping center my mind, finding creativity, and most importantly, peace.
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Music therapy is the use of musical interventions in a therapeutic setting to accomplish health-related goals. Descriptions of music therapy exist in the peer-reviewed literature and indicate potential use of music therapy in treatment of patients with addiction disorders. This systematic review des …
- Kara L Mays, David L Clark, Adam J Gordon
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It has three objectives: (1) To summarize and discuss the characteristics and findings of studies that tested the effects of psychosocial music-based interventions to improve treatment engagement and/or mental health outcomes, including an analysis of methodological quality; (2) To identify and synthesize the theoretical frameworks, components, structure, and delivery approaches that guide ...
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Jun 22, 2021 · Research into music and mental health typically focuses on measures of music engagement, including passive (e.g., listening to music for pleasure or as a part of an intervention) and active music ...
