Music Therap:A Pleasant Way of Managing Depression

Music has well established psychological effects, including the induction and modification of cognitive status, mood and emotions. The present study was designed to investigate the role of devotional music in the management of depression. This study was carried out on forty five indoor patients suffering with depression admitted at Gupta Hospital, Hisar. The Music Therapy sessions were administered in a sound proof environment in the presence of a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. Music Therapy remarkably improved the speech, orientation, memory and concentration ability of depressed patients. Furthermore, Music Therapy had positive influence on the cognition status and general behaviour of patients. These findings suggested that Music Therapy has potential to produce antidepressant effects, when used judiciously. This study provides clinical evidence for the effectiveness of Music Therapy in patients of all abilities, ages and communities.