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1. www.cambridge.org › core › journalsMusic therapy for depression: it seems to work, but how?

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   Evidence is beginning to emerge that music therapy can improve the mental health of people with depression.

2. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › why-is-music-goodWhy is music good for the brain? - Harvard Health

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   • Let’s Take A Closer Look at This Study
   • Music Activates Just About All of The Brain
   • Use It Or Lose It
   • Music Keeps Your Brain Networks Strong
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   Those are pretty impressive results, to be sure. However, this 20-minute online survey has some limitations. For one, it included 3,185 US adults ages 18 and older; that is a small number if you are extrapolating to 328 million people across the country. For another, it is really a survey of people’s opinions. For example, although people might rep...

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   Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain. Of course, music activates the auditory cortex in the temporal lobes close to your ears, but that’s just the beginning. The parts of the brain involved in emotion are not only activated during emotional music, they are also synchronized. Music also activat...

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   Okay, so music activates just about all of the brain. Why is that so important? Well, have you ever heard the expression, “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it”? It turns out this is actually true in the brain. Brain pathways — and even whole networks — are strengthened when they are used and are weakened when they are not used. The reason is that t...

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   So just how does music promote well-being, enhance learning, stimulate cognitive function, improve quality of life, and even induce happiness? The answer is, because music can activate almost all brain regions and networks, it can help to keep a myriad of brain pathways and networks strong, including those networks that are involved in well-being, ...

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   How do you incorporate music into your life? It’s easy to do. Although the AARP survey found that those who actively listened to music showed the strongest brain benefits, even those who primarily listened to background music showed benefits, so you can turn that music on right now. Music can lift your mood, so put on a happy tune if you are feelin...

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3. www.cnn.com › 2019/02/08 › healthHow music can change the way you feel and act | CNN

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   Feb 8, 2019 · Research suggests music can influence us a lot. It can impact illness, depression, spending, productivity and our perception of the world. Some research has suggested it can increase aggressive...

4. www.psychiatry.org › News-room › APA-BlogsThe Transformative Power of Music in Mental Well-Being

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   Aug 1, 2023 · Music therapy has shown promise in providing a safe and supportive environment for healing trauma and building resilience while decreasing anxiety levels and improving the functioning of depressed individuals. 4 Music therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention using music to accomplish health and education goals, such as improving ...

5. theconversation.com › how-music-heals-us-even-whenHow music heals us, even when it’s sad – by a neuroscientist ...

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   • A brief history of music therapy. Music’s ancient origins predate aspects of language and rational thinking. Its roots can be traced back to the Paleolithic Era more than 10,000 years ago, when early humans used it for communication and emotional expression.
   • The ‘Mozart effect’ Music was my profession, but it was also a special and deeply personal pursuit … Most importantly, it gave me a way to cope with life’s challenges, learning to channel my feelings and express them safely.
   • What’s going on inside our brain? Music’s emotional and therapeutic qualities are highly related to the release of neurochemicals. A number of these are associated with happiness, including oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins.
   • Personal perspectives. Music therapy can change people’s lives in profound ways. We have had the privilege of hearing many personal stories and reflections from our study participants, and even our researchers.

6. www.aarp.org › health › brain-healthPositive Effects of Music for Mental Health - AARP

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   Jun 30, 2020 · “In times when people feel sad, stressed, anxious or lonely, listening to or making music can often help people boost their mental well-being,” says GCBH Executive Director Sarah Lenz Lock, AARP’s senior vice president for policy.

7. www.webmd.com › mental-health › how-music-affectsHow Music Can Help Reduce Stress and Ease Anxiety and Depression

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   Feb 26, 2024 · When it comes to your mental health, music can: ‌. Help you rest better. A study involving students found that listening to relaxing classical music at bedtime improved sleep quality. This...