Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vicent Caballer-Tarazona, Antonio Zuniga-Lagares, Francisco Reyes-Santias
Summary: The goal of this study was to analyze hospital costs and length of stay for psychiatric inpatients in a Mediterranean region of Europe. Different diagnostic groups were found to have statistically significant differences in costs, with comorbidities such as circulatory system diseases, injuries and poisoning, substance abuse, and readmission being statistically significant in explaining hospital expenditure.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Music
Abbey Dvorak, Lindsey Landeck, William Dyer, Deborah Spiegel
Summary: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) improves emotion regulation by building skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This pilot study compared a DBT skills group with a combined DBT skills and music therapy (MT) group and found that the DBT+MT group had higher levels of participation.
JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Felipe Botero-Rodriguez, Maria Camila Hernandez, Jose Miguel Uribe-Restrepo, Camilo Cabariqe, Catherine Fung, Stefan Priebe, Carlos Gomez-Restrepo
Summary: This study explores the feasibility and outcomes of a volunteer befriending intervention for patients with severe mental illness in Colombia. Results show significant improvements in patients' social situation and positive experiences from participants, including stigma reduction, personal growth, relationship formation, continuity of befriending, and acceptability of the intervention.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tasha L. Golden, Stacey Springs, Hannah J. Kimmel, Sonakshi Gupta, Alyssa Tiedemann, Clara C. Sandu, Susan Magsamen
Summary: Mental and substance use disorders are the leading cause of global disability, with the burden of mental illness concentrated among those experiencing serious mental illness. Music has shown promising results as a support for severe mental illnesses, but a lack of synthesized evidence hampers its wider adoption. Studies on music's impact on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD reveal inconsistencies in reporting and outcomes, with a majority reporting positive results but also significant gaps.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Imogen N. Clark, Felicity A. Baker, Jeanette Tamplin, Young-Eun C. Lee, Alice Cotton, Phoebe A. Stretton-Smith
Summary: The study found that group therapeutic songwriting provided a positive shared experience for people with dementia and family caregivers, motivating further engagement with music. Participants believed that the activity stimulated mental processes, reignited interests and skills, provided meaningful opportunities for reflection and connection with memories, and prompted interaction and collaboration.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Rachael Finnerty, Sean McWeeny, Laurel Trainor
Summary: This study examines the efficacy of online group music therapy in reducing stress and anxiety in university students, and finds that it is as effective as group verbal therapy. The results also suggest that online therapy can be a viable option for delivering mental health services remotely.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Esther Garcia-Valverde, Marta Badia Corbella, Maria Begona Orgaz Baz
Summary: The study explores the experience of caregivers in a collaborative process of group therapeutic songwriting (GTSW) and found that it generates a sense of connection, empowerment, and well-being while promoting emotional expression in a personal space. This qualitative research suggests that GTSW can be a therapeutic tool for caregivers to enhance connectivity and well-being.
PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lu Zang, Chunliang Cheng, Yongxin Zhou, Xuemei Liu
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of music therapy on anxiety alleviation among cancer patients. A comprehensive literature research was performed, and 15 randomized controlled trials were included. Music intervention had a moderate superiority in anxiety alleviation compared to standard care, but caution should be taken due to high heterogeneity in the pooled study. Well-designed trials with higher quality are still needed in the future to validate the results.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
R. Perkins, N. Spiro, G. Waddell
Summary: This study developed and tested an online songwriting intervention to reduce postnatal depression and loneliness and enhance social connectedness among women with young babies. The results showed significant improvements in loneliness, postnatal depression, and social connectedness in the intervention group compared to the control group.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alfredo Raglio
Summary: Music therapy can improve emotions, increase happiness, promote socialization, and reduce anxiety and stress. In addition, new technologies can also be combined with music to help develop therapeutic interventions.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jasmin Eickholt, Felicity A. Baker, Imogen N. Clark
Summary: This article discusses the development of a therapeutic songwriting program for people living with late-life depression, combining knowledge from positive psychology and therapeutic songwriting to maximize potential benefits.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Negin Eissazade, Zahra Aeini, Rozhin Ababaf, Elham Shirazi, Mahsa Boroon, Hesam Mosavari, Adele Askari-Diarjani, Ala Ghobadian, Mohammadreza Shalbafan
Summary: Our study investigated the mental health status and attitudes towards patients with severe mental disorders among Iranian theater artists. The findings showed that the participants had a negative attitude towards these patients, with their strongest fears being letting patients take care of their children and patients obtaining hunting licenses. Some participants were at risk of anxiety and depression. Therefore, providing knowledge about mental health can help promote tolerance and acceptance of mentally ill individuals.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Kristen McCarter, Melissa L. L. McKinlay, Nadine Cocks, Catherine Brasier, Laura Hayes, Amanda L. L. Baker, David Castle, Ron Borland, Billie Bonevski, Catherine Segan, Peter J. J. Kelly, Alyna Turner, Jill Williams, John Attia, Rohan Sweeney, Sacha Filia, Donita Baird, Lisa Brophy
Summary: This study highlights the importance of tailored tobacco treatment interventions for individuals with severe mental illness. Peer worker involvement and tailored quitline counseling provided substantial support for intervention participants, while compassionate support was highly valued.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Lihle Mgweba-Bewana, Jennifer M. Belus, Jonathan Ipser, Jessica F. Magidson, John A. Joska
Summary: The study explores the impact of hazardous alcohol use on psychotropic medication adherence in women with severe mental illness in South Africa. Findings indicate a significant association between hazardous alcohol use and medication non-adherence, highlighting the importance of addressing alcohol use in psychiatric care for women with SMI.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michael Goldfarb, Marc De Hert, Johan Detraux, Katherine Di Palo, Haroon Munir, Sanela Music, Ileana Pina, Petter Andreas Ringen
Summary: People with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, have a higher burden of cardiovascular risks and mortality rates than the general population. There is evidence suggesting shared etiological factors between severe mental illness and cardiovascular disease. This review explores the relationship between the two, proposes strategies to improve cardiovascular health in individuals with severe mental illness, and identifies areas for future research.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
J. Richard Newton
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
Article
Psychiatry
Richard Newton, Adele Beasley, Peter Bosanac, David Castle, David Copolov, Mal Hopwood, Nick Keks, Nick Paoletti, John Tiller
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
Article
Psychiatry
Lucia Nguyen, Binita Sharma, Richard Newton
Summary: The study found a high rate of serious medical issues on psychiatry wards, with some patients requiring urgent medical intervention and possible transfer to another ward. Therefore, improved collaboration and service planning between general medical and psychiatric services are needed to enhance clinical care and outcomes for this high-risk group.
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Katrina McFerran, Anthea Skinner, Teresa Hall, Grace Thompson
Summary: This study discusses the shift of community music and music therapy projects to online formats during the COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns in southern Australia. By creating four online music groups, the study explores the use of online technologies in promoting social inclusion and wellbeing for people with disabilities. The results reveal that the structured format of the sessions provides an online space for individuals with various disabilities, ages, and gender identities to explore their creativity together.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Katrina Ginis, Sandra E. Stewart, Leonie Kronborg
Summary: Artistic creativity is associated with physical and psychological suffering, but it can also have positive impacts on mental and physical health. This study conducted in-depth interviews with 10 eminent Australian female visual artists and found complex interactions between creative expression and health. Physical and mental illnesses can enhance or diminish creativity depending on biological and personal factors. Creative engagement can also have therapeutic effects, but professional stress can be detrimental to artists.
JOURNAL OF CREATIVE BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Joke Bradt, Grace Thompson
NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Music
Anthea Skinner, Grace Thompson, Katrina Skewes McFerran
Summary: The study interviewed eleven disabled musicians in Australia to explore the barriers and enablers they encountered in their music educations and careers. Using a 'nested model' based on qualitative narrative analysis, the research identified barriers and enablers coming from different aspects and drew further themes from the interviews to illuminate the barriers. Despite experiencing numerous barriers, the majority of participants found ways to participate and express their creativity in musical activities, providing practical suggestions for improving access.
MUSICOLOGY AUSTRALIA
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Amy Howden, Katrina Skewes McFerran, Grace Anne Thompson
Summary: This research project aimed to explore parents' experiences of engaging in individualized parent-infant music therapy in their home setting after their baby's discharge from a NICU setting. The findings revealed that mothers reflected and began to process their parenting experiences through songwriting, indicating that this approach is a novel way to support post-NICU families.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Grace Thompson
NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Music
Joshua Birch, Grace Thompson
Summary: With the growing adoption of the social model of disability by developed nations, early childhood intervention practices have shifted towards an inclusive and strength-based approach. Recent music therapy literature reflects this shift, particularly in promoting family-centered strategies in homes. However, there is a lack of collated research on music therapy in preschool settings for children with disabilities. This scoping review aims to identify key characteristics of music therapy research in these settings and highlights the positive impact of music therapy on a child's development.
JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Judy Hope, David Copolov, John Tiller, Megan Galbally, Malcolm Hopwood, Richard Newton, Nicholas A. Keks
Summary: The usefulness of esketamine for treating treatment-resistant depression was reviewed in this article. Results showed that esketamine, in combination with an antidepressant, had a higher remission rate compared to a placebo. However, relapse was observed when esketamine was withdrawn in stable remitters. Adverse effects such as dissociation, dizziness, and nausea were reported, while the risk of abuse was low. The cost of treatment may be a limiting factor.
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Carolyn Shaw, Victoria Churchill, Sarah Curtain, Allison Davies, Brede Davis, Zoe Kalenderidis, Emily Langlois Hunt, Benjamin McKenzie, Megan Murray, Grace Anne Thompson
Summary: This reflective essay consists of 10 authors who are music therapy practitioners, academics, and students with personal experiences of disability, neurodivergence, or/and chronic physical and mental health conditions. The essay discusses the impact of ableism in music therapy work and advocates for a post-ableist approach that aims to create inclusive and empowering musical experiences. It explores the importance of including post-ableist perspectives for music therapists with lived experiences and highlights the need to incorporate accessibility into student training and supervision.
MUSIC THERAPY PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tanya Marie Silveira, Simone Dorsch, Grace Thompson, Jeanette Tamplin
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with iPad-based music therapy on upper limb recovery and wellbeing outcomes for stroke survivors. The convergent mixed methods approach will be used to collect and analyze data, with the hope of bringing some improvements to the treatment of this group of patients.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Grace Anne Thompson
ARTS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2020)
Article
Music
Shulamit Epstein, Cochavit Elefant, Grace Thompson
JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2020)
