The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
International Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Therapeutic Practice ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
The People ◽  
University Of Edinburgh

Music is acknowledged as an arts medium with a universal and timeless potential to influence our behavior and emotions. As international research about the effects of music on well-being expands it is timely to consolidate and report the gains in the profession of music therapy through this firstOxford Handbook of Music Therapy. With a foreword by Professor Colwyn Trevarthen (Emeritus, University of Edinburgh) this handbook provides an overview of some populations who are served in music therapy, with information about the contexts in which practitioners work. These include mental health services, hospitals, education programmes, and rehabilitation services. The people who come to music therapy either through self-referrals or by referral from a practitioner or service are described in detail by practitioner researchers most of whom are qualified at doctoral level. A range of chapters from internationally recognized experts has resulted in a substantial multidisciplinary, and pluralistic account of recent advances and applications in music therapy. The handbook presents an overview of many of the models and approaches that have developed in the field since its inception. Many of these chapters were written by the founders of the methods. Multiple perspectives to practice are honored in this text, with music therapy predominantly described as a relational therapeutic practice throughout.

scholarly journals The Benefits of Living With Close Others: A Longitudinal Examination of Mental Health Before and During a Global Stressor

2021 ◽  
pp. 216770262110533
Author(s):  
Natalie M. Sisson ◽  
Emily C. Willroth ◽  
Bonnie M. Le ◽  
Brett Q. Ford
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Protective Function ◽  
The People ◽  
Longitudinal Examination ◽  
Unique Context

For better or worse, the people one lives with may exert a powerful influence on one’s mental health, perhaps especially during times of stress. The COVID-19 pandemic—a large-scale stressor that prompted health recommendations to stay home to reduce disease spread—provided a unique context for examining how the people who share one’s home may shape one’s mental health. A seven-wave longitudinal study assessed mental health month to month before and during the pandemic (February through September 2020) in two diverse samples of U.S. adults ( N = 656; N = 544). Preregistered analyses demonstrated that people living with close others (children and/or romantic partners) experienced better well-being before and during the pandemic’s first 6 months. These groups also experienced unique increases in ill-being during the pandemic’s onset, but parents’ ill-being also recovered more quickly. These findings highlight the crucial protective function of close relationships for mental health both generally and amid a pandemic.

scholarly journals A musicoterapia em pacientes portadores de transtorno mental

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1054
Author(s):  
Vagner Marins Barcelos ◽  
Enéas Rangel Teixeira ◽  
Ana Beatriz de Nazareth Ribeiro ◽  
Lucas Duarte Braga da Silva ◽  
Diego Pereira Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychiatric Nursing ◽  
Complementary Method ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Salud Mental ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nursing Health

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar os fatores positivos da musicoterapia em pacientes com transtornos mentais. Método: revisão integrativa, realizada de 2007-2017. As produções foram localizadas no mês de março de 2017, nas bases de dados Lilacs, BDEnf, Medline. Após sucessivas leituras dos artigos, foi selecionado 6 artigos, e os dados foram agrupados utilizando-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: foi observado que a musicoterapia pode ser utilizada como forma complementar de tratamento não farmacológico para auxiliar no restabelecimento do equilíbrio psíquico do indivíduo portador de transtornos mentais. Conclusão: com base no estudo apresentado, conclui-se que a musicoterapia como método terapêutico complementar atua de forma significativa na melhora do quadro clínico/psicológico do cliente, ao proporcionar melhora nas funções fisiológicas e cognitivas, sendo a restauração potencializada através do bem-estar, compartilhamento de suas emoções e a promoção da autonomia do paciente durante o cuidado. Descritores: Enfermagem; Enfermagem Psiquiátrica; Saúde; Saúde Mental; Musicoterapia; Pacientes.ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the positive factors of music therapy in patients with mental disorders. Method: integrative review, performed in 2007-2017. The productions were located in March 2017, on Lilacs, BDEnf and Medline databases. After successive readings of the articles, six articles were selected, and the data were grouped using a content analysis technique. Results: music therapy can be used as a complementary form of non-pharmacological treatment to assist in restoring mental equilibrium of the individual with mental disorders. Conclusion: Based on the presented study, music therapy, as a therapeutic complementary method, significantly improves the client’s clinical/psychological condition, when providing improvement in physiological and cognitive functions, maximizing the restoration through the well-being, sharing their emotions and promoting autonomy of the patient during the care. Descriptors: Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Health; Mental Health; Music Therapy; Patiens.RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar los factores positivos de la musicoterapia en pacientes con trastornos mentales. Método: revisión integrativa, realizada en 2007-2017. Las producciones fueron localizadas en el mes de marzo de 2017 en las bases de datos BDEnf, Lilacs, Medline. Después sucesivas lecturas de los artículos, se seleccionaron seis artículos y se agruparon los datos mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido. Resultados: se observó que la musicoterapia puede ser utilizada como una forma complementaria de tratamiento no farmacológico para ayudar a restablecer el equilibrio mental del individuo portador de trastornos mentales. Conclusión: según el estudio presentado, se concluye que la musicoterapia como método terapéutico complementar actúa en forma significativa en la mejora de la evolución clínica y/o psicológica del cliente, al proporcionar mejoras en las funciones cognitivas y fisiológicas, siendo la restauración maximizada a través del bienestar, compartimiento de sus emociones y la promoción de la autonomía del paciente durante el tratamiento. Descriptores: Enfermería; Enfermería Psiquiátrica; Salud; Salud Mental; Musicoterapia; Pacientes.

scholarly journals The impact on the mental health and well-being of unpaid carers affected by social distancing, self-isolation and shielding during the COVID 19 pandemic in England – a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabo Akafekwa ◽  
Elizabeth Dalgarno ◽  
Arpana Verma
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
List Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

AbstractObjectiveThis study explores the impact of the COVID 19 lockdown measures on the mental health and well-being of unpaid carers, who make up the largest number of the carer population in England.Study designA systematic review research protocol was designed and used to conduct the review along with the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the synthesis of Qualitative Research - ENTREQ statement [43]. Pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria were used. EndNote X9 reference management was used and the search process was represented using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram [76]. Appraisal of the included research was carried out using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) [57]. Line by line coding was done using inductive thematic synthesis and EPPI Reviewer 4 software [60].ResultsFour themes emerged; immediate worries or fears, adapting to change, post pandemic fears and use of technology.ConclusionThe measures put in place during the first lockdown period have had detrimental impacts on unpaid carers, putting them at greater risk of burnout. However, use of digital platforms could have a positive impact on well-being. Recommendations for further research are provided.What is new?Key findings?Discontinued or reduced access to activities and services during the first lockdown during the pandemic has had a negative impact on both people who require care and their carers.Carers prioritise the mental health and wellbeing needs of the people they care for over their own.Further qualitative research from different groups of carers would be useful to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic measures on unpaid carers.Use of digital technology and digital platforms may be useful tools for carers both during the pandemic and after.What this adds to what is known?There have been very few qualitative studies on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of unpaid carers, this review has synthesised their findings and will contribute to future research.Unpaid carers are known to be at risk of poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes, this review demonstrates that they are even more at risk due to the increased reliance on them during the pandemic.What is this implication and what should change?There is limited qualitative data available from a range of different groups of carers for example, spouse carers, parent carers, carers of people who have specific needs or conditions. Therefore, purposeful sample research to determine the needs of groups of carers during the COVID 19 pandemic could be valuable.Unpaid carers who do not have appropriate support are more at risk of poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes. During the pandemic services have had to adapt to the various rules implemented. Digital adaptations to the provision of support to both carers and the people they care for could be beneficial both during and after the pandemic.

MAP: A Personalized Receptive Music Therapy Intervention to Improve the Affective Well-being of Youths Hospitalized in a Mental Health Unit

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-402
Author(s):  
Kim Archambault ◽  
Karole Vaugon ◽  
Valérie Deumié ◽  
Myriam Brault ◽  
Rocio Macabena Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Affective State ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Relaxation Methods ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Receptive Music Therapy ◽  
Therapy Intervention

Abstract The MAP is an innovative receptive music therapy intervention derived from psychomusical relaxation methods that aims to foster the well-being and recovery of youths with mental health problems by providing them with an adaptive and effective music-assisted means to regulate their mood states. In this quasi-experimental pilot study, we assessed the mood-enhancing potential of participation in MAP sessions delivered by a music therapist in an in-patient mental health facility for children and adolescents. Using short standardized self-reported questionnaires, 20 participants aged 9–17 years old (M = 14, SD = 2.4), mainly girls (13 = 65%), rated their affective state immediately before and after two to four MAP sessions and a similar number of regular unit activity sessions used as comparison. This created a 2 × 2 (Time × Condition) single-group within-individual design. We analyzed pre–post session changes in affect using multilevel mixed models and found participation in MAP sessions to be associated with systematic reductions in self-reported general negative affect and state anxiety. These variations were of modest-to-large magnitude and significantly greater than those associated to participation in regular unit activities. While only a first step towards the validation of the MAP as an effective intervention to foster more adaptive and effective day-to-day mood regulation in youths with mental health problems, this study supports its specific potential to alleviate negative affects and provides a rare demonstration of the putative benefits of music therapy in a pediatric mental health inpatient context.

scholarly journals ProMe: A Mentoring Platform for Older Adults Using Machine Learning Techniques for Supporting the “Live and Learn” Concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgos Kostopoulos ◽  
Katja Neureiter ◽  
Dragos Papatoiu ◽  
Manfred Tscheligi ◽  
Christos Chrysoulas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The People ◽  
Unique Framework ◽  
Intergenerational Cooperation

It is well known what an important role employment plays in our lives and how it influences our everyday life. With the help of employment, all of us as individuals manage to create our personal and social net that not only gives meaning and financial security but also heavily affects our social status, contributes to self-esteem, and plays a vital role on the way our social relationships at work and (not only) are formed. Being work active even after the retirement time has been found to have mostly useful and positive effects. Age groups that are in the after retirement age group (65 and more) and keep working can significantly improve their mental health since they feel that there are still things to offer to others. ProMe aims to provide a unique framework for the people being in this transitional phase of their life, from work to retirement, thus playing a vital role in supporting their mental health and well-being. ProMe provides a platform for the younger generation to benefit from the accumulated professional and formal knowledge and experience of the older. In this way, ProMe supports professional intergenerational cooperation and mentoring, bringing together older adults with younger generations.

Researching the musical lifecourse in music therapy, community music and music education: Unique roles, convergences and blurring of philosophies and practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Peters ◽  
Deborah Seabrook ◽  
Lee Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Music ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Musical Engagement ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Health And Well Being

This article presents a diversity of approaches and a heterogeneity of research methods used, where the aim is to contribute to understandings of how musical engagement across the lifecourse may foster health and well being. Multiple perspectives and methodological approaches located in the disciplines of music therapy, community music and music education will be described, including identifying affordances and constraints associated with documenting lifelong and lifewide musical pathways. The research presented examines how lifelong musical engagement in different contexts might contribute to health and well being for different populations. The authors describe and situate their disciplines, present different methodological approaches that might contribute to lifecourse research in music and provide examples of particular projects.

scholarly journals Does migration exacerbate mental health problems?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Aishwarya Raj
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Time Migration ◽  
The People ◽  
The Times ◽  
Health Complications

The concept of migration is quite broad and different synonyms have been used for the people who migrate. People migrate from one place to another place for several reasons such as, education, employment opportunities and weather issues and so on. Migration is a complex phenomenon of the contemporary world where the main aim is betterment or escape from the non-favorable factors. Researchers suggest that there is a substantial burden of mental illnesses among some migrant populations. The objective of this article is to present an overview of risk factors, advantages, disadvantages and management of mental health issues related to migrants. Literature was searched on both electronic databases such as PubMed and manually. The research studies have shown that, most of the time migration is a vulnerable factor to develop Mental Health complications. Migrated people were often found to be stressed. Most of the times there is no proper preparation and no social support present for migrants. Therefore, preparing the migrants, providing them information about migration, ensuring necessary public and health services will help in prevention from expected psychological distress and would help promote mental health well-being among migrants.

scholarly journals Easing the disruption of COVID-19: supporting the mental health of the people of Canada—October 2020—an RSC Policy Briefing

FACETS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1071-1098
Author(s):  
Gordon J.G. Asmundson ◽  
Cindy Blackstock ◽  
Marie Claire Bourque ◽  
Glenn Brimacombe ◽  
Allison Crawford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Structural Racism ◽  
The People ◽  
The Future ◽  
Structural Inequities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Care System

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of the people of Canada. Most have found it challenging to cope with social distancing, isolation, anxiety about infection, financial security and the future, and balancing demands of work and home life. For some, especially those who have had to face pre-existing challenges such as structural racism, poverty, and discrimination and those with prior mental health problems, the pandemic has been a major impact. The Policy Briefing Report focuses on the current situation, how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated significant long-standing weaknesses in the mental health system and makes specific recommendations to meet these challenges to improve the well-being of the people of Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental effect on mental health of people in Canada but the impact has been variable, impacting those facing pre-existing structural inequities hardest. Those living in poverty, and in some socially stratified groups facing greater economic and social disadvantage, such as some racialized and some Indigenous groups and those with preexisting mental health problems, have suffered the most. Some occupational groups have been more exposed to the virus and to psychological stress with the pandemic. The mental health care system was already overextended and under resourced. The pandemic has exacerbated the problems. The care system responded by a massive move to virtual care. The future challenge is for Canada to strengthen our knowledge base in mental health, to learn from the pandemic, and to provide all in Canada the support they need to fully participate in and contribute to Canada’s recovery from the pandemic.

scholarly journals A World Café Discussion on Well-Being: Considerations for Life in the University

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mairi McDermott ◽  
Marlon Simmons ◽  
Jennifer Lock ◽  
Natasha Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
World Cafe ◽  
Meaningful Relationships ◽  
The University ◽  
Health And Well Being

How are universities conceptualizing and mobilizing well-being on their campuses? Our qualitative inquiry explores growing challenges of addressing educator mental health and well-being on university campuses. As part of an effort to increase awareness and support around issues of mental health and well-being at one university, a campus-wide strategy was announced in 2015. This article follows up on that strategy to understand how university educators come to identify with well-being. We collected composite anonymized data from a World Café discussion with a range of educators. The goals of the World Café discussion were to: (a) highlight campus-wide conversations on educator mental health and well-being; (b) explore multiple perspectives and make sense of how educators experience mental health and well-being; (c) create a space to nurture meaningful relationships; (d) inform the continued development of research, strategies, and policies to support educator mental health and well-being. We share four themes that emerged from the discussions to consider well-being and life in the university: (a) affective, relational and holistic aspects “in search of well-being”; (b) working through the messiness of well-being: risks and vulnerabilities; (c) inviting people into a culture of well-being; and (d) the role of leaders in moving beyond policy towards enactment.

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