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Multi-sensory approaches of music in the brain — II

Aradhana Deogharia

Abstract
The growing number of mental health problems in the older adult population during the
pandemic is a global health concern. Difficulties with emotional, psychological and psychosocial
needs can lead to anxiety, depression, loneliness, mood and stress disorders. The evidence-based
treatment plan of music therapy can be used as an effective tool for mental health professionals.
Co-related studies on music and emotions reveal that the therapeutic effects of music on the
ageing brain might be due to the various simulations in brain processing. In this paper, the
whole explanation is divided into two parts and an attempt is made to find the interconnected
explanations of multi-sensory approaches of music in the brain and neuro-chemical responses to
induce positive emotions for well-being in older adults. This paper tries to investigate some facts
about the holistic approach of music therapy as an effective tool in mental health practices and
rehabilitation for older adults with Parkinson’s disease.

Being a mental health professional and neurological In this paper, I try to answer some questions
music therapist, most of the time I apply the which are very basic in nature and which I came
techniques of music therapy and use them as a across during my practice as a mental health
tool for my mental health practices with clients. professional. In the first part, I describe some case

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