To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as reading language or music. Neuroscientists find that interpreting code activates a general-purpose brain network, but not language-processing centers.
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Anti-Oppressive Music Therapy: Updates and Future Considerations
From the article: Research shows that systemic oppression negatively affects health outcomes for marginalized people (Baines, 2016; Williams & Cooper, 2020). Much of music therapy research, pedagogy, and practice has covertly and overtly participated in systemic oppression through embracing Eurocentric traditions that promote white supremacy.
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How Do Music Activities Affect Health and Well-Being? A Scoping Review of Studies Examining Psychosocial Mechanisms
This scoping review analyzed research about how music activities may affect participants’ health and well-being. Primary outcomes were measures of health (including symptoms and health behaviors) and well-being. Secondary measures included a range of psychosocial processes such as arousal, mood, social connection, physical activation or relaxation, cognitive functions, and identity.
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Establishing Identity: LGBT Studies & Music Education – Select Conference Proceedings
This paywall article summarizes the presentations given at the Establishing Identity Conference at the University of Illinois from May 23-26, 2010. The conference was jointly organized by the University of Maryland and the University of Illinois. It is included in the Spring, 2011 Edition of the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education.
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Editorial: The Impact of Music on Human Development and Well-Being
This editorial references many other studies that measure the impact of music on Human Development and Well-Being. Music is one of the most universal ways of expression and communication for humankind and is present in the everyday lives of people of all ages and from all cultures around the world (Mehr et al., 2019).
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Impact of Group Music Therapy on the Depression Mood of College Students
The goal of this study was to examine the ef- fects of group music therapy on depression and mental health among college students. 80 stu- dents participated in this study, with 40 as- signed to control group and other 40 assigned to experimental group.
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Making Music for Mental Health: How Group Drumming Mediates Recovery
While music-making interventions are increasingly recognized as enhancing mental health, little is known of why music may engender such benefit. The objective of this article is to elucidate the features of a program of group drumming known to enable mental health recovery.
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Art and Music Therapy Seem to Help with Brain Disorders. Scientists Want to Know Why.
This is a February, 2022 NPR article and broadcast which discusses the way music therapy positively impacts patients with a variety of brain disorders.
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Mental Health and Music Engagement: Review, Framework, and Guidelines for Future Studies
Is engaging with music good for your mental health? This question has long been the topic of empirical clinical and nonclinical investigations, with studies indicating positive associations between music engagement and quality of life, reduced depression or anxiety symptoms, and less frequent substance use.
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Music Therapists’ Experiences and Perspectives in Working with LGBTQ+ Youth in Canada
From the article: The purpose of this qualitative interview study was to understand the experiences and perspectives of certified music therapists (MTAs) in their work with LGBTQ+ youth in Canada. Implications are discussed for Canadian music therapy practice, training and education, and research, and limitations of the study are presented.
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