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Abstract. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of music therapy on anxiety from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The following electronic databases were utilized for selecting eligible studies that were published from inception to March 2021: PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Medline, Web of Science, and Embase. Standard mean ...
- Guangli Lu, Ruiying Jia, Dandan Liang, Jingfen Yu, Zhen Wu, Chaoran Chen
- 2021
Jul 11, 2024 · 2. Guided imagery with music: Combining music with visualization techniques to induce a state of calm. 3. Active music-making: Engaging in playing instruments or singing to redirect focus and promote self-expression. Research has consistently shown the positive effects of music therapy on anxiety.
Jan 10, 2022 · The most established treatments for anxiety are medication or psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (Bandelow et al., 2017).However, a large European study found that, of those who approached healthcare services, 23.2% received no treatment at all (Alonso & Lépine, 2007), and a recent review reported that only 20% of patients receive some form of treatment (Mangolini et ...
Nov 27, 2020 · The present study is a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of music therapy on both physiological stress-related arousal (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, hormone levels) and psychological stress-related experiences (e.g., state anxiety, restlessness or nervousness) in clinical health care settings.
- Martina de Witte, Ana da Silva Pinho, Geert Jan Stams, Xavier Moonen, Arjan E.R. Bos, Susan van Hoor...
- 2020
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 mental wellness, reducing stress and alleviating pain.
Music therapy is a form of therapy that integrates music and therapeutic techniques to improve emotional, cognitive, and physical functioning. Developed in the early 20th century and formalized by pioneers such as E. Thayer Gaston and Nordoff-Robbins, music therapy combines elements of music creation, performance, and listening with therapeutic ...
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Jul 30, 2024 · A clinical pilot study by Gutiérrez and Camarena (Citation 2015) found that music therapy combined with pharmacological treatment seems to reduce anxiety levels for patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Their pilot intervention study used both active and receptive methods of music therapy and they found the receptive methods to be important, especially in encouraging the expression of ...