WASHINGTON - World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 is a global initiative that spotlights mental health awareness and access to care. Each year it's a reminder to pause, check in with ourselves, and ...

While music can provide powerful emotional benefits and stress relief, it’s not a direct replacement for professional therapy. However, music does offer significant psychological and physiological ...

It’s a common belief that music soothes the soul. But some researchers and healthcare companies say it can be used to heal the mind — and maybe the body. Several popular apps claim to help relieve ...

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Learning music is often seen as a hobby or an extra perk in school, but new research shows it’s much more than that. A growing body of evidence reveals that music learning is a powerful tool to ...

Recently, while I was folding a week's worth of laundry, my thoughts began to race about the myriad tasks I didn't want to tackle. Instead of making a list, I started to cry, tears spilling onto the ...

KALAMAZOO, MI — An arm draped over the guitar on her lap, music therapist Hannah Joseph ponders how to begin an impromptu therapy session in her simply-decorated Kalamazoo office. “Ever hear of the 12 ...

The new initiative expands upon the company’s four-year partnership with one another. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor Universal Music Group and non-profit Music Health Alliance are launching a new ...

Cigna is joining forces with basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson to support mental health using the power of music. The insurer and Johnson will release a collaborative album later this month ...

The Music Industry Manual hit shelves—and the music business’ consciousness—in 2023. This year, the much-needed audiobook for ...

If you find yourself in a good mood while listening to country music, you're not alone! According to a recent survey, fans of the genre reported the best mental health among all music consumers. In ...