Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2024, 5(7); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2024.050703.
Jiatan Li
Music Conservatory of Leshan Normal University, Chengdu, 614000, China
This study investigates the effectiveness of choral music as an intervention for depression. Using a qualitative research approach, six participants diagnosed with depression from diverse social backgrounds were selected for the study. The findings revealed that choral music significantly improved participants' depression symptoms, social skills, and emotional expression. Choral activities provided not only short-term emotional relief but also helped participants build a more positive psychological state through sustained participation. The primary psychological transformation pathways included emotional release, social connection, and self-identity. These findings suggest that choral music can serve as an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve the mental health of individuals with depression.
Choral music, depression, non-pharmacological intervention, emotional release, social connection, self-identity
Jiatan Li. The Effectiveness of Choral Music as an Intervention for Depression. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 7: 14-20. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2024.050703.
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