Music therapy can also be effective by creating a situation where the participant can reveal their feelings and thoughts through music. 

Music Therapy for children with ADHD (2) 

Music Therapy can decrease maladaptive behavior and other conditions that coexist with ADHD such as ODD, OCD, CD, learning disorder, depression, tic, adjustment disorder by creating an enviornment where participants can reveal their emotions and feelings through music expression. 

Music Therapy and ADHD

Music Therapy can improve coping skills to deal with depression, especially during music selection,  chord, tone, tempo and emotional affect is considered. 

Effects of Music Therapy as an alternative treatment on depression for people with ADHD

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, July 25). Anxiety and depression in children. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/depression.html

Belski, N., Abdul, R. Z., Youn, E., Balasundaram, V., & Diep, D. (2022). Review: The effectiveness of musical therapy in improving depression and anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents—A systematic review. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 27(4), 369–377. https://doi-org.utep.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/camh.12526

References for Affects of Music Therapy on Children with Depression and Anxiety

Music Therapy is effective for children with ADHD is many ways, one way is by evoking response for relaxation, satisfaction, confidence, alertness and enthusiasm. 

University of Minnesota

Music therapy refers to using music intervention as a form of therapy and meditation. It should be carried out by a licensed professional and this type of therapy can help a patient with the following:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation



Music Therapy

Zhang, F., Liu, K., An, P., You, C., Teng, L., &amp; Liu, Q. (2017, May 2). Music therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6481398/ 

Reference to Music therapy with children with ADHD

In a 2016 study done by Marco Warth and his team, they found that music therapy had a noticeably calming effect on terminally ill patients’ cardiovascular system with a reduction of a person’s vascular sympathetic tone. Nevertheless, more research must be done in order to see to what extent the relationship between music therapy can help alleviate the pain and symptoms for those in palliative care.

Music Therapy as a Form of Meditation for Terminally Ill Patients


Music therapy helps patients grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and mentally including improving their cognitive, motor skills and behavior by part taking in writing, listening and discussing songs

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