Music therapy as a therapeutic and supportive method

Abstract

Music therapy currently plays an important role in both treatment and prevention of mental health. Sound therapy (music therapy) is used, among others, in psychiatry, cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology, intensive care, surgery, palliative care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, oncology, dentistry and neurology. In healthy people, music (both played and listened to) has a relaxing effect and eliminates nervous tension and reduces stress. Scientific research confirms the beneficial effects of music in hospital and sanatorium treatment. The advantage of this method is the low cost of therapy and universal availability. Meetings can be held in a group or individually. When selecting music, special attention should be paid to the patient's mental condition as well as his personality and musical preferences. The tempo of the music is also very important, as well as active or passive participation in classes using sounds.