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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.
Country
United States (USA)

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.

The impact of music therapy and music-based interventions on the psychiatric and psychological outcomes of traumatic brain injury: a systematic review
2026
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Maria Camilla P. Estelle, Allison N Marino, Rina Tabuchi, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Music Therapy
Country
United States (USA)

Read a systematic review exploring the effects of music-based interventions (MBIs), including music therapy, on psychological and psychatirc outcomes in adults patients with traumatic brain injuries. Results suggest that MBIs may have a positive effect on these symptoms in this population, however, future research is needed.