August 2025
6 Recent neuroscience links music-making to dopamine and oxytocin increases. These offer emotional resilience and anxiety reduction. Experts confirm that both listening and playing music help mood regulation and learning. How It Works Music therapy comes in two forms: 1. Active therapy: Teens sing, play instruments, or impro- vise. 2. Receptive therapy: They listen and reflect on music. Certified music therapists tai - lor sessions. This may involve songwriting to express emo- tion. Or guided playlists to calm stress. Tech tools even let therapists choose songs based on biometrics. Examples in Practice Atrium Health in Charlotte offers weekly virtual classes like “Music Therapy Relax - ation Techniques” and “Music Therapy for Self-Care”. These programs support anxiety and mental health through interac- tive music. How Music Therapy Is Helping Teens Manage Anxiety and Depression Music therapy is gaining attention. It helps teens cope with anxi - ety and depression. In 2025, hospitals and clinics are using it more often. The Evidence Behind Music Therapy A systematic review found music therapy improved depressive symptoms in children and teens over short and mid-term follow-up. Another RCT in adolescents with ADHD showed therapy raised sero- tonin and lowered cortisol, blood pressure, and heart rate. Photo by | Eren Li
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