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The Use of Music in the Treatment and Management of Serious Mental Illness: A Global Scoping Review of the Literature
2021
Author
Tasha L. Golden, Stacey Springs, Hannah J. Kimmel, Sonakshi Gupta, Alyssa Tiedemann et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Frontiers in Psychology

L’objectif de cette étude de portée était d’identifier les types et la quantité de recherches à l’intersection de la musique et des maladies mentales sérieuses (MMS), documenter les manques de preuves et les opportunités de recherche, et générer des recommandations pour améliorer la recherche et la pratique. Cinq recommandations détaillées sont offertes afin de supporter le partage et le développement d’informations à travers les disciplines. 

The use of music therapy to address psychosocial needs of informal Caregivers: An Integrative Review
2023
Author
Adrienne C. Steiner-Brett
Language
English
Source / Publisher
The Arts in Psychotherapy

The purpose of this investigation was to systematically review and analyze the existent music therapy literature addressing psychosocial needs of informal caregivers. Three categories were developed to sort and synthesize the literature including articles with interventions targeting joint informal caregiver (ICV) and care receiver (CR) participation, ICG specific participation, and CR specific participation. Most studies utilized an experimental design and incorporated a variety of active music therapy techniques in a group format or songwriting.

Therabeat: Music Therapy for Kids
2015
Language
English
Source / Publisher
CNN

This video provides music therapy live footage and testimonials of its impact in the life of children and their parents. It documents music therapy with young children within a developmental approach. 
It documents the approach and the work of Jennifer Puckett, MT-BC.

To the beat of music therapy at the MGH
2019
Language
French
Source / Publisher
McGill University Health Centre

This article describes music therapy services offered at the Adult Psychiatry Department of the Montreal General Hospital.

Trish MacAulay, certified music therapist, shares her story
2022
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Music Therapy Fund
Trish MacAulay, a certified music therapist and registered psychotherapist, shares a music therapy story and imagines the possibilities for music therapy.Trish's client was working on self-acceptance and self-love while processing that he was gay. Watch the full video to learn how she helped him experience, express and integrate his emotions through lyric analysis.  Imagine if everyone experiencing mental health challenges could access music therapy!
University of Toronto - Masters in Applied Music and Health
Language
English
Source / Publisher
University of Toronto

Located in Toronto, Ontario, University of Toronto's Faculty of Music offers the Masters program in Applied Music and Health, approved by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. 

To read the description of the MMus program in Applied Music and Health, choose "Music and Health - Applied" and "MMus in Applied Music and Health" from the drop down menus at the top of the page. 

University of Toronto - PhD in Music and Health Sciences
Language
English
Source / Publisher
University of Toronto

Located in Toronto, Ontario, University of Toronto's Faculty of Music offers the PhD program in Music and Health Sciences. 

 

Using Music Technology with Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities
2013
Author
Lisa Martino, Michael Bertolamy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This chapter describes the use of music technology as part of music therapy sessions at the Perkins School for the Blind. Diverse music therapy technology tools and their clinical use are described: voice output communication aids and switches, soundbeam device,  and music production softwares.

Using music-adapted technology to explore Bruscia’s clinical techniques introduced in autism research: Pilot study
2020
Author
Kurkjian, A., & Skinner, K.. Ahonen, H.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy

 This pilot research investigated eight most commonly used Bruscia’s (1987) clinical improvisation techniques utilised in music therapy with autistic clients: imitating, reflecting, synchronising, extending, symbolising, holding, incorporating, and rhythmic grounding. Improvisations were recorded using LogicPro connected to MalletKAT
instruments. Improvisations were analysed using music-adapted technology, the MIDI Toolbox.

Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
University of Bergen, NORCE Norwegian Research Centre and The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre (GAMUT).

Open Access peer reviewed journal that invites interdisciplinary dialogue and discussion about music, health, and social change. This publication encourages participation from every continent and will nurture the development of discussion and debate.

What sound can you make? A case study of a music therapy group for children with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
2015
Author
White, B.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy

 Children with autism have historically received individual music therapy sessions; however they can also benefit from small group work where they can have a shared musical experience.

Wilfrid Laurier University - Music therapy education & programs
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University

 Located in Ontario (Canada), Wilfrid Laurier University offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Master (MMT) Degrees of Music Therapy