Research has established the healing benefits of music. Generally, listening to music does wonders in easing anxiety, boosting immunity and, with the constant call for a healthier lifestyle, even helps reduce weight through guided exercise.
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In therapy, music serves as a means of communication and self-expression, and as a way to restore and heal. It is found to be effective and positively impacting in the treatment of people with mental health conditions. For a very withdrawn person, music serves as an outlet for expressing thoughts and feelings that cannot be put into words.
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As a result of a series of medical and psychological studies, it has been found that the body and mind respond to music in a wide range of reactions. With the use of brain imaging, psychologists found out that music can activate various parts of the brain, especially the core that responds to stimuli.
Different rhythms and beats stimulate brain activity. Just a simple note from one’s favorite song could bring up old memories or emotional responses that may otherwise take a longer time to happen with talk therapies.
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Digital music which is accessible in music streaming platforms have been used in geriatric facilities in giving care to the elderly, even to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and autism. By helping in focusing, improving perception, and enhancing alertness, music greatly improves a person’s mood and boost memory power.
Research shows that the most therapeutic music is based on a person’s preferences and experiences. It does not really matter what the song or the music genre is. For those suffering from memory loss, music provides a way to understand and be understood when words have become meaningless.
Create your own therapeutic playlist from a wide selection of songs through Timothy Munro Roberts’ Station Digital app. Start browsing for your favorite songs here.
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