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Music And The Mind

Music can have a deep impact on the human mind. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. Let’s learn about the power of music, and how it can benefit us both mentally and physically.

Music has been a part of human history since it's beginning. However, only in recent years have studies shown it's true effects on the brain. This YouTube video from Wired.com explores how listening to music can lead to finding inspiration, improving your mood, and even allowing you to connect with others.


Your Brain On Music



Music has such an impact on our brains, because each part of our brain responds to music on it's own. We were able to find an interactive map of the brain on ucf.edu., that goes into detail on how each and every part of the brain has it's own response to the sound of music. 


Our last resource for this week is from hopkinsmedicine.org. Here, there's a couple of activities for those looking to introduce new types of music into your life. While not all of us have a favorite type of music, each of us do have unique reactions to the sound of music. Doing things like listening to new artists and genres, learning how to play an instrument, and more might lead you to having new experiences in life.


What kind of music do you like listening to? Do you have any memories relating to music? Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 PM.

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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Shelly Perez said…
My son plays 9 instruments and it is his gift.Music is a language that everyone understands,this has helped him relax his anxieties and chose a safe place to grow for a future ahead.#music4all
November 26, 2022 at 1:08 PM
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