Think back to a time when your favorite song came on the radio and lifted your spirits. Or when a song from your childhood made you smile. The notion that music can influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors probably does not come as a surprise. But music is not only is a source of pleasure, it can also provide psychological benefits.
Research has found that the psychological effects of music can be powerful and wide-ranging. Music relaxes the mind, improves mood, decreases pain and anxiety, and facilitates opportunities for emotional expression. Music changes the brain. Studies have found that listening to music triggers the release of several neurochemicals that play a role in mental health.
Manage Stress
It has been suggested that music can help reduce or manage stress. Several different studies have shown that the body releases less cortisol (a stress hormone) when people listen to music. In addition, listening to relaxing music after a stressful event can help your nervous system recover faster.
Improve Mood
Another benefit of music is that it could make you happier. Music has been found to boost the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. More dopamine means that your brain will feel more pleasurable, excitable, and euphoric.
Reduce Depression
A research review discovered that listening to music, in particular classical music combined with jazz, had a positive effect on depression symptoms. If this type of music is not your fancy, a group percussion session might fit the bill. The same study found that drum circles also had above average benefits for people dealing with depression.
Music is not only entertaining, but it also has powerful psychological effects that can help improve your health and well-being. Consider including it in your everyday life and reap the benefits of feeling happy, relaxed, and less stressed.
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