Music Therapy in Mental Health

Supporting your mental health

Mental health is a core aspect of wellbeing. A large percentage of the population experience mental health challenges. This might be given a formal diagnosis, or it might be a private experience.

Music therapy can be a powerful resource for supporting a range of symptoms and experiences. Music therapy can be used to:

• Improve mood
• Reduce anxiety
• Explore and express emotions and thoughts
• Build confidence
• Improve quality of life

Evidence-based support

Research supports the use of music therapy for a range of mental health conditions, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD
• Schizophrenia
• Eating disorders

Relevant research

Music Therapy and Recovery in Mental Health: Seeking a Way Forward

“The Opposite of Treatment”: A qualitative study of how patients diagnosed with psychosis experience music therapy

The Role of Music Therapy in Australian Mental Health Services and the Need for Increased Access to Service Users