The role of music therapy in psychiatry

Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Nov-Dec;11(6):52-3.

Abstract

Music has soothed the souls of human beings for ages. It also has helped people recover from ailments since ancient times. Today, there is a widespread interest in the use of music therapy in treating psychiatric disorders. This article describes the various types of music therapy in use today and also offers insight into how music therapy can be incorporated into the management of psychiatric disorders and as an element of psychotherapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Mental Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Models, Psychological
  • Music Therapy* / methods
  • Psychotherapy
  • Relaxation Therapy
  • Spirituality*