1. Music as Therapy for Depression and Mental Illness
Alzheimer's disease does not seem to affect the patient being able to engage in music or singing because there is no cognitive function that is needed for success (6). ... Music can help communication and behavior problem in children with Autism. ... "Because music is processed in both hemispheres of the brain, it can stimulate cognitive functioning and may be used for remediation of some speech/language skills," (9). ... "Music therapy has been shown to have a significant effect on a patient's perceived effectiveness of treatment, self-reports of pain reduction, re...
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