Music Therapy

 

After the second half of 20th century, music therapy is thought of as the professional use of music as an intervention in medical or other environments. The clients come from a wide range of ages, including the elder people. Recent brain-imaging studies and clinical research suggest that the brain areas responsible for the therapeutic effects of music are usually located in the frontal lobe, including the premotor cortex, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, and medial prefrontal cortex. We are currently investigating how sentimental ballads impact listeners’ negative experiences. Preliminary results suggest that the ventral prefrontal areas play a key role in cognitive reappraisal and self-reflection.

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