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Abstract. Music therapy has been employed as a therapeutic intervention to facilitate healing across a variety of clinical populations. There is theoretical and empirical evidence to suggest that individuals with trauma exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition characterized by enduring symptoms of distressing memory intrusions, avoidance, emotional disturbance, and ...
The review also presents key empirical studies that support the theoretical assessment. Social, cognitive, and neurobiological mechanisms (e.g., community building, emotion regulation, increased pleasure, anxiety reduction) that promote music therapy's efficacy as an adjunctive treatment for individuals with posttraumatic stress are discussed.
Jun 1, 2024 · 1. Introduction. Music has been studied as an intervention for a range of conditions, including pain and anxiety, but less so for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Alongside nascent understanding of ways in which music is processed in the brain and impacts mood, emotions, and other physiological processes, there has been a recent rise in ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Nevertheless, results from the subgroup analysis based on the involvement of a music therapist demonstrated similar treatment effects of music therapy for PTSD between studies that provided therapist-led therapy and those that only involved music-listening . Given the small number and sample sizes of the included studies, this finding does not sufficiently refute the role of professional music ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Background: Music therapy is increasingly examined in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and shows potential in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis critically evaluates the current clinical evidence supporting the efficacy and acceptability of music therapy for PTSD.
Apr 24, 2024 · Plain language summary This systematic review critically appraised the existing methodologically rigorous evidence for the efficacy and acceptability of music therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The post-treatment PTSD symptom scores were significantly lower in the music therapy group than the inactive control group and comparable between the music therapy group and the active ...
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Sep 28, 2017 · Music therapy has become a recognised form of treatment over the years helping individuals to overcome anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among other related health ...
