Music Therapy

The clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. See also art therapy and dance therapy.

Reference:

Tang, Q., Huang, Z., Zhou, H., & Ye, P. (2020). Effects of music therapy on depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PloS one, 15(11), e0240862. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240862

American Music Therapy Association (2020). Definition and quotes about music therapy. Available at: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/quotes