Resources & references

This film shares the story of three people who have been supported through the power of music.
Music therapy helps people of all ages find their voice. Music therapy is unique in connecting at an emotional level, while improving speech, movement and learning skills.

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 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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

Located in Ontario (Canada), Wilfrid Laurier University offers the PhD program in Music - option music therapy. 

The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is an international non-for-profit organization bringing together music therapy associations and individuals interested in developing and promoting music therapy globally through the exchange of information, collaboration among professionals, and actions. Founded in 1985 in Genoa, Italy, it is the only worldwide professional organization representing music therapy in many areas of the world. The members of the Federation are music therapy organizations, training programs, certified music therapists, music therapy students, and individuals associated with music therapy. WFMT is an international body, with officers, commissioners, and regional liaisons in all regions of the world.