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Area of Science:

Mental Health
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry

Background:

Previous studies on music therapy for depression had methodological limitations.
The clinical model employed in prior research lacked clarity.
There is a need to establish the efficacy of music therapy as an adjunct treatment for depression.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the efficacy of music therapy added to standard care versus standard care alone.
To assess the impact of music therapy on depression among working-age individuals.

Main Methods:

Randomized controlled trial with 79 participants diagnosed with depression.
Intervention group received 20 bi-weekly sessions of individual music therapy plus standard care.
Control group received standard care only.
Follow-up assessments at 3 and 6 months, measuring depression, anxiety, functioning, quality of life, and alexithymia.

Main Results:

The music therapy group showed significantly greater improvement in depression symptoms (MD 4.65) and anxiety symptoms (MD 1.82) at 3 months.
General functioning also improved in the music therapy group (MD -4.58).
The response rate was significantly higher in the music therapy plus standard care group (OR 2.96).

Conclusions:

Individual music therapy, when combined with standard care, is an effective treatment for depression in working-age adults.
Music therapy serves as a valuable enhancement to established depression treatment practices.
The findings support the integration of music therapy into mental health treatment protocols.