Opposing Viewpoints

“How Music Helps with Mental Health – Mind Boosting Benefits of Music Therapy - Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc.” Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc., www.mycpid.com/how-music-helps-with-mental-health-mind-boosting-benefits-of-music-therapy/. Accessed 9 Apr. 2020.

This article explains that music therapy can be in two different forms. Active and also repetitive forms, but both can help deal with emotions, stress and in some cases relief symptoms of conditions of Alzheimer's. It can also regulate your mood. 

Ml, Montánchez Torres, et al. Benefits of Using Music Therapy in Mental Disorders. OMICS International, 13 July 2016, www.omicsonline.org/open-access/benefits-of-using-music-therapy-in-mental-disorders-2090-2719-1000116.pdf. Accessed 9 Apr. 2020.

In this article, this includes study cases.  Most of the cases demonstrated that patients with mental disorders perceive the expressiveness of the music the same way than without mental illness. The results support that music is a good therapeutic modality for individuals with mental illness.

Parkside, The Woods at. Music Therapy And Mental Health: Can Music Help Heal? | TWAP. The Woods At Parkside, 23 July 2019, www.thewoodsatparkside.com/music-therapy-and-mental-health-can-music-help-us-heal/. Accessed 9 Apr. 2020.

This article explains what happens during music therapy. Which can help express a person's feelings into another level and more in-depth understanding.