Music Therapy Resources

Music has proven to help elevate our consciousness and provide us with relaxation. As a tool for meditation, music takes us to different places, helps us imagine new worlds, and activates our creative selves. Much has been said about people of color not having enough access to these mindfulness practices, let alone having easy access to mental health services. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and as such, we want to provide you with some links to help you learn more about the universe of music therapy. Click on the links (underlined) to find out more!

1 15 Music Therapy Activities and Tools

Positive Psychology put together a comprehensive list of activities useful for music therapy. The list starts by telling you what music therapy is and delves deeper into tools to help you navigate some of the basic exercises of this practice.

2 Music Therapy: A Beautiful Addition to End of Life Care

This post provides a basic understanding of the benefits of music therapy for those on their way to depart. It quotes the basics for you to continue researching more about the benefits.

3 Journals and Publications about Music Therapy

Are you interested in a more research-driven approach to music therapy and want to read more about the latest discoveries? Consider subscribing to some of the publications included on the American Music Therapy Association website!

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What to Know about Music Therapy

VeryWell Mind goes over the specific benefits of music therapy to certain mental health approaches and the types of ailments it can help appease. The publication has many additional links to expand your knowledge about mental health diagnoses.