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Music therapy is a form of treatment that uses music as a therapeutic tool to improve the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of individuals. This ancient practice dates back to antiquity but has gained recognition and popularity over the centuries. Music has the ability to affect our feelings, ideas, and actions. Trained specialists use music therapy on purpose to assist people overcome a variety of health concerns. This can involve pain relief, stress management, lowering anxiety and depression, and enhancing social and communication skills. During music therapy sessions, patients may engage in a variety of activities, including writing, improvising, singing, playing an instrument, and listening to music. Interventions are customized to meet the specific requirements of every individual, whether they be children with autism,people suffering from mental health issues, patients receiving physical therapy, or those suffering from dementia. The positive effects of music therapy as an additional tool in healthcare, particularly in the area of mental health, is becoming more widely acknowledged. It provides a comprehensive and simple method for enhancing people's general well-being and encouraging creativity and self-expression.

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Lindenfelser, K. J., Grocke, D., & McFerran, K. (2008). Bereaved parents' experiences of music therapy with their terminally ill child. Journal of Music Therapy, 45(3), 330–48.

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