Music and Mental Health

Abstract

Music and Mental Health

54% of household have someone who plays an instrument. 64% start playing between ages 5 to 11. (18% start playing between 12 and 14). 54% believe in early music exposure. 89% believe in increase intelligence. 97% believes that it provides a sense of accomplishment. Long Term vs. Short Term Effects

• The Mozart Effect
• Plasticity of the Brain

The Developmental Stages

• The perfect age of music

How It Came Together

Lack of Mental Health and Music Awareness connection of our Mind

My Goal: A Positive Correlation

Methods & Procedure

Participant Total: 75, Average age: 26.05, Average MAP score: 2.5, Average self-esteem score: 28/30. One-way ANOVA: p – value + 0.025 (composite and self – esteem score). Person correlation: p – value + 0.009 (tone and self – esteem score)

Music has an overall effect on us.

Deeper Analysis:

Age and enjoyment

Stronger correlation at neurological level

Distribution between musicians and non – musicians

Going further: our music education programs