There has been a growing interest over the past decade into the health benefits of music, in
particular examining its psychological and neurological effects. Yet this is the first attempt to …

Mood disorder and depressive syndromes represent a common comorbid condition in
neurological disorders with a prevalence rate that ranges between 20% and 50% of patients …

The influence of music therapy (MT) as a support intervention to reduce stress and improve
wellbeing in Clinical Staff (CS) working with COVID-19 patients was evaluated. Participants …

The great saxophonist Charlie Parker once proclaimed" if you don't live it, it won't come out
of your horn". This quote has often been used to explain the hedonistic lifestyle of many jazz …

BackgroundMusic therapy has previously been found to be effective in the treatment of
depression but the studies have been methodologically insufficient and lacking in clarity …

Introduces the principles and applications of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) Cognitive
Analytic Therapy (CAT) is an increasingly popular approach to therapy that is now widely …

Music therapy is recognised as being applicable to a wide range of healthcare and social
contexts. Since the first edition of Music Therapy: An art beyond words, it has extended into …

Improvisation plays a key role in the toolbox of the music therapist. Tony Wigram's practical
and comprehensive guide and online content will prove indispensable to students, teachers …

This book explores how people may use music in ways that are helpful for them, especially
in relation to a sense of wellbeing, belonging and participation. The central premise for the …

Serious mental disorders have considerable individual and societal impact, and traditional
treatments may show limited effects. Music therapy may be beneficial in psychosis and …