Here is the handout from our presentation at MARAMTA 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Music as a "Cure" for Depression
It is my pleasure to feature a guest blogger from Healthline.com...
Music is an unspoken language of love, hurt, healing, pain,
and a thousand other emotions that can sometimes only be expressed in notes and
melodies. Music has been proven to help people heal from all kinds of mental, emotional,
and even physical problems. Depression is one of these problems.
Depression
can feel like an insurmountable disorder to those suffering from it. However,
there are many coping devices that these individuals can implement to aid them
in overcoming their mental shortcomings. Some of these tools include writing,
reading, exercise, and counseling. However, one of the most prominent things
suggested for coping with depression is the use of music.
Music can work wonders for people of all ages, ethnicities,
and backgrounds. The reason is because music does not require actual words to
express feelings. There are several ways
in which music can be used to help with depression.
Writing Music
Some people like to write music as a way to escape from
their problems. Writing down one’s feelings can provide an outlet for pent up
anger, aggression, sadness, and other overwhelming emotions that people tend to
keep bottled up inside of them. By writing, whether it is in the form of rap,
hip-hop, country, or any other genre, people suffering from depression are able
to express their true inner selves and begin the process of healing from this
life-consuming disorder.
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