Music Therapy: effect of music on autism, depression and schizophrenia
Bedotroyee Sarkar WB SET, MA in Instrumental Music (Sitar) – Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, West Bengal. Email: amar.kotha2011@gmail.com Abstract A melodious sound that soothes the mind and body is termed as music. Music is that medicine through which mind can be healed and mental problems can be cured. Music therapy can be termed as a progressive approach in the treatment of mental disorders. In many cases, music therapy has shown positive results in treating mental disorders like autism, depression, schizophrenia and many more. Music, as a therapeutic approach, has paved the way for mental as well as physical healing through various processes such as lifting of moods and self-confidence in case of depression. Listening to music is much helpful for children with autism as it can stimulate cognitive functioning and patients with schizophrenia can have motivated thoughts and improved clinical symptoms. This paper discusses about the effects of music therapy on autism, depression and schizophrenia, Read More …