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You've got the music in you
You've got the music in you
You've got the music in you
Saturday 4th June 2022
Explore how music impacts mental health, featuring insights from experts and surprising research findings on its potential benefits.
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Get the buttons here!The Healing Power of Music: A Rhythm for Mental Health
Episode Overview
- Music has a measurable impact on mental health, comparable to exercise.
- The 'plink' test demonstrates our strong musical memory.
- Music therapy is emerging as a clinical intervention.
- Individual music preferences affect health outcomes.
- Future health policies may include music prescriptions.
"Optimistically, I think that music could go in a similar direction [as exercise]."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of how music can transform our mental health. This episode of All In The Mind explores the intriguing relationship between music and well-being, featuring Dr. Matt McCrary, a jazz drummer turned music and health researcher. McCrary dives into the quantifiable effects of music on mental health, likening its potential to that of exercise.
While the physical benefits may not be significant, the mental improvements are noteworthy, often matching those seen in weight loss and exercise studies. You'll hear about the 'plink' test, which reveals our uncanny ability to recognise songs from mere snippets, and learn how music impacts us from the womb through adolescence. Dr.
Victoria Williamson shares fascinating insights into how our musical memories are formed even before birth and why the tunes we embrace during our teenage years stick with us for life. The conversation takes a humorous turn as McCrary confesses his love for well-crafted pop music, including hits by Britney Spears and NSYNC.
Whether you're a fan of Mozart or Metallica, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how music could one day be prescribed as a clinical intervention, much like exercise is today. So, what tunes do you turn to when you need a mental boost? Discover how your favourite tracks might just be doing more for your mind than you ever imagined.