The well-established medical field of "music therapy" uses music in a therapeutic setting to help people with their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. The licensed music therapist evaluates each client's requirements and strengths before administering the recommended treatment, which may involve making music, singing, dancing, or just listening to it.
When clients participate in music therapy, their skills are enhanced and applied to other aspects of their lives. Additionally, music therapy offers channels of communication that may be beneficial for people who struggle to put their thoughts into words. Research on music therapy demonstrates its efficacy in numerous domains, including general physical rehabilitation and mobility facilitation, boosting patients' drive to participate in their care, and offering clients emotional support.