The Cultural Review

Music Therapy

4 articles

A person finding solace and healing through playing the piano in a tranquil therapy setting, illustrating the profound impact of music therapy on mental well-being.
Music

What Is Music Therapy and How Does It Benefit Mental Health?

A systematic review of 14 studies, encompassing nearly 2,800 participants, found that music-based interventions significantly improved emotional stability, stress management, and even motor recovery,

Andre Silva·July 5, 2026
A woman finds emotional strength and resilience through listening to David Guetta and Sia's 'Titanium' during her challenging fertility treatment journey.
Culture

David Guetta and Sia's 'Titanium' song: supporting fertility patients

After repeatedly listening to David Guetta and Sia's 'Titanium' during arduous fertility treatments, one woman welcomed her first son in January 2013, followed by two more children.

Matteo Ricci·June 20, 2026
Abstract visualization of sound waves interacting with neural pathways in a human brain, illustrating the psychological effects of music on emotion and cognition.
Music

What are the psychological effects of music on emotion and cognition?

The electric shiver, that intensely pleasurable 'musical chill,' is more than a fleeting feeling.

Andre Silva·June 8, 2026
A person with headphones, eyes closed in peaceful contemplation, surrounded by soft, glowing sound waves and subtle scientific patterns, symbolizing the healing power and neurological impact of music therapy.
Music

How Music Therapy Works: A Complete Guide to Its Science and Practice

We've all felt a song change our mood, but how does music therapy work on a clinical level? This guide explores the science behind the sound.

Andre Silva·April 3, 2026