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Music profoundly impacts psychiatry, with music therapy emerging as a key treatment for psychiatric conditions. This review explores the historical links, neural basis, and evidence for music therapy, including Indian contributions.

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  • Psychology

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Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical relationship between music and psychiatry.
  • To explore the neural processing involved in music perception and its psychiatric implications.
  • To examine the scientific evidence supporting music therapy for major psychiatric disorders, including Indian contributions.

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  • Literature review of historical, psychological, and neuroscientific studies.
Keywords:
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  • Inclusion of studies focusing on Indian music and music therapy practices.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant historical and ongoing relationship exists between music and psychiatry.
    • Music engages complex neural pathways that influence mood, emotion, and cognition.
    • Evidence supports music therapy's effectiveness in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

    Conclusions:

    • Music therapy offers a valuable, evidence-based approach within psychiatric care.
    • Further research into music's neurobiological effects can refine therapeutic applications.
    • Indian traditional music holds potential for novel music therapy interventions.