Music therapy and music medicine for children and adolescents

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Abstract

This article summarizes the research on music therapy and music medicine for children and adolescents with diagnoses commonly treated by psychiatrists. Music therapy and music medicine are defined, effects of music on the brain are described, and music therapy research in psychiatric treatment is discussed. Music therapy research with specific child/adolescent populations is summarized, including disorders usually diagnosed in childhood, substance abuse, mood/anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Clinical implications are listed, including suggestions for health care professionals seeking to use music medicine techniques. Strengths and weaknesses of music therapy treatment are discussed, as well as areas for future research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)535-553
Number of pages19
JournalChild and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2014

Keywords

  • Child and adolescent psychiatry
  • Mental health
  • Music medicine
  • Music therapy
  • Research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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