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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder “Exposure to an exceptionally threatening event of catastrophic nature” – PTSD!  A condition which has been around since the human race began.  Early humans would have endured attacks from predatory animals, witnessed atrocities from fighting between tribes or have been subjected to life changing circumstances.  Today we contend with warfare, terrorism, traumatic…

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1 in 6 Children in England Struggle with Mental Health Disorders

A new research study ‘Mental Health of Children & Young People in England, 2020’ identified that 1 in 6 (16%) children and young people aged between 5 to 16 years have a “Probable Mental Health Disorder”.  Increasing from 1 in 9 (10.8%) since 2017 and evident in both boys and girls. Commissioned by NHS Digital…

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Music therapy in the treatment and management of mental disorders

An increasing number of research studies support the benefits of providing music therapy in addition to standard treatment for people who have mental disorders. The objective of this paper was to review and summarise recent research findings in relation to this work. Method: A review of music […] Click here to view original web page…

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Positive physical and mental outcomes for residents in nursing facilities using music: a systematic review

The objective of this study was to investigate the applicability and effectiveness of the use of music in providing for positive physical and mental outcomes in nursing facilities. Problem: Lack of quality of life (QOL) has been a significant issue within nursing facilities. With the rise in […] Click here to view original web page…