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Music Therapy and Mental Health: A Review Kimaya Malekar Dept. of Electronics and Computer Science, Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - This paper is a comprehensive analysis on the
therapy is not only directed towards an individual but the whole group. Used to bring a change on a community level.
general application of Music Therapy , specifically pertaining to the effect it has on one’s mind. It consists of a thorough review of other renowned research papers and all the physical, mental , emotional and biological aspects along with the importance of studying more about it. Lastly, it discusses some techniques and implications for future research.
4. Cognitive Behavioral Music Therapy(CBMT) :It is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) and Music.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change the destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions. CBMT is used to make or break a habit of a person. May include listening to music, playing an instrument , dancing or even singing.
Key Words- Music Therapy , CBMT ,CBT, Depression , Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),Schizophrenia, PANSS.
1.INTRODUCTION
5. Nordoff-Robins Music Therapy :It is a method where the client plays a musical instrument (often a drum) while the therapist accompanies the client using another instrument. Its main objective is to bring out selfexpression.
Music Therapy is a practice of using music as a tool to improve the lives of people suffering from mental and emotional stresses. Often thought to be a newly invented method, it has actually existed for centuries now. Widely practiced across different cultures with their own system and beliefs, the earliest reference is known to have appeared in the late 18th century. Then the 19th century was when the practice became more prevalent. It was around that time the first known experiment was performed to improve mental health of the patients where a psychiatrist used music to ‘heal’ them in a way. E.Thayer Gaston also known as the “father of music therapy” proved to be a prominent figure by acting as a catalyst to move the profession forward in terms of organization and education of the people. Michigan State University was the first one to introduce a music therapy college program in the year 1944. This was shortly followed by other educational institutions like Chicago Musical College , University Of Kansas, Alverno College etc.
6. Vocal Psychotherapy: This method includes practicing vocal exercises, breathing techniques to dig deeper into one’s subconscious and form a connection with our emotions. It helps in improving one’s condition regardless of the type or severity of the condition , whether it is Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Insomnia or mental disorders like Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) . This paper mainly focuses on how music therapy has an impact on our mind by taking the example of several mental health problems.
1.1 WORKING
Different types of music therapy :
Music Therapy works by having a positive impact on our brains. When music is played, it helps in the release of a
1. Benenzon Music Therapy : It is a combination of psychoanalysis and music making. It basically searches for your “ sound identity” trying to match an external sound with sound of your subconscious.
hormone called oxytocin. It is produced in the hypothalamus part of the brain. Its main function is to stimulate contractions during childbirth but it is also intimately linked with human behaviours like trust, empathy, attachment etc. . A study reveals that people who sing for atleast half an hour note a rise in the oxytocin levels making them feel energized.
2. Analytical Music Therapy : It includes use of your voice for singing a song or playing an instrument that will bring out your thoughts and what is going on in your mind. It is a way of expressing without actually talking but rather taking the help of music.
1.2 Background a)
3. Community Music Therapy : Considered to be a group activity where people sit in a group where music
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