Music therapy and emotions

Question 1

why does music therapy work

Answer 1

1) enhances attention
- music distracts people from negative experiences (pain, anxiety)
ex: chemo, adhd
2) affects emotions
- stimulates emotional areas of brain (amygdala)
ex: depression, anxiety, ptsd, bipolar
3) stimulates our mind (cognitive processes)
- thinking about music ; memory
ex: alzheimers
4) affects behaviour
- music “moves” us
ex: Parkinsons
5) improves communication
- verbal and non-verbal ; promotes socialization
ex: autism, selective mutism (conduct disorders)

Question 2

what is selective mutism

Answer 2

able to speak but choose not to

Question 3

what are conduct disorders

Answer 3

behavioural lack self-control + emotion control