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- This recent systematic review and meta-analysis (a study of studies) showed that the use of music interventions (listening to music, singing, and music therapy) can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health–related quality of life.
www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-music-improve-our-health-and-quality-of-life-202207252786
Aug 1, 2023 · Emerging evidence indicates that music has the potential to enhance prosocial behavior, promote social connectedness, and develop emotional competence. 2 Communities can leverage music’s innate ability to connect people and foster a sense of belonging through music programs, choirs, and music education initiatives.
The mental well-being of adolescents is significantly influenced by music through mechanisms such as the facilitation of emotional expression and regulation, fortification of social bonds and the sense of belonging, as well as the fostering of creativity and cognitive development.
The WHO recently synthesized a growing body of evidence on how interventions that include music and expressive arts strategies can support engagement, prevention, and treatment of health and mental health conditions (Fancourt & Finn, 2019).
Jun 22, 2021 · For individuals who experience severe problems (e.g., MDD, SUDs), engaging with music may reduce symptoms or improve treatment outcomes. This is the primary goal of most music...
- Daniel E Gustavson, Peyton L Coleman, John R Iversen, Hermine H Maes, Reyna L Gordon, Miriam D Lense...
- 2021
The role of music in enhancing teen and adolescent mental health, as supported by research, cannot be overstated. Studies and research have shown that engaging with music, whether by listening or playing an instrument, can significantly reduce stress levels in adolescents and children.
But music is not simply entertainment: scientific research has shown that it can influence physiological processes that enhance physical and mental wellbeing. Consequently, it can have critical adaptive functions.
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Aug 30, 2019 · Results showed that overall individuals playing a musical instrument (independent of their musical achievement) may have a somewhat increased risk for mental health problems,...
