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The Effects of Music on Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being
Emotion and music have been tied together throughout history. Either one influencing the other to create a codependency that composers, musicians, and listeners rely on to communicate where words are insufficient. Music is a part of everyday life as people interact with the world around them, whether it be through the radio, in the store, or even on television. Each of these instances of music has the possibility of affecting the emotions of those who hear it either through conscious or subconscious means. With this in mind it may be possible to purposefully use music for teaching emotional regulation skills. As focus continues to shift towards mental health conditions and social-emotional learning educators can begin to develop and improve self-regulation and coping techniques for the classroom. Several studies have been conducted across the world in recognizing the impact that music can have on people of all ages and of varying mental health conditions. In each of these studies (Hendricks et. al., 1999, Silverman, 2020, Carlson et. al., 2015), music was seen as having a positive overall effect on participants and their mental health
Ealdcyninges Rede
Come forth upon the great hill, seek thy forebears’ rede Youth fadeth, the weak endureth not long there-eft Shame thyself not, of their wisdom take great heed.
On Ownership
No one has asked me if I am a virgin since the 10th grade. Do they not care anymore? I’m twenty-two now and I know why they stopped
Astronomical
The train compartment door shimmered as it opened, light catching the golden embellishments. “Here you are, miss,” the attendant said as he stepped aside. Evette clutched her bags as she stepped into the compartment. It was comfortable enough
I Don\u27t Need to Hear Shakespeare
“Shall I compare thee to a Summer’s day?” Sleep curls up my spine and my nerves soften. I tiptoe out of the teacher’s scholarly world and stare out the window
The Train of Life
Passing over fallen leaves Whistling through drapes of green Busying, basking, pushing, pausing Leaving many things unfelt, unseen
Do I Have to Come Perfect?
Do I have to come perfect? Polished and clean. Sparkling and seen. What is hidden you already know, From the tangles of hair to my crusty toes
Summer Mornings
My fondest memories are from summer mornings on the back deck of the old house. Throughout the years, the traditions of ‘“summer mornings” varied, shifting with the inevitable ebb and flow of youth and adolescence, and adulthood, but this tradition remained constant..