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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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Music Therapy for Adults with Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
2021
Type of reference
General information
Author
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Keywords
Fact sheet
In the Community
Hospital
Prison
Anxiety
Psychiatric conditions
Depression
Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Eating Disorders
Coping skills
Composition
Music listening
Emotional expression
Improvisation
Group interaction
Locus of control
Motivation
Change readiness
Quality of life
Re-creating music
Mental health
Adults

This fact sheet from the American Music Therapy Association provides information about music therapy practices for adults with mental health and substance use challenges. This page provides information on relevant definitions and statistics, the types of mental health settings in which music therapists work, potential outcomes of music therapy, contraindications for music therapy, the clinical process, and effectiveness research.

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Short-Term Music Therapy Attention and Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMAART) for Prisoners with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Feasibility Study
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Clare Macfarlane,Erik Masthoff, Laurien Hakvoort
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
Keywords
Research article
Prison
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Attention
Singing
Rhythmic entrainment
Neurologic music therapy
Guided breathing
Mental health
Trauma
Adults

A pilot study of a the SMAART music therapy protocol shows that it can help prisoners with a Post Traumatic Stres Disorder (PTSD) in a Penitentiary Psychiatric Center. Neurologic music therapy techniques, breathing, singing and rhythmic exercises were effective in reducing arousal and improving attention among participants.

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