Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 4, 2023
Mi Hyang Hwang, Leslie Bunt, Catherine Warner
9 citations
An 8-week programme combining Zen meditation and music listening may enhance mindfulness, happiness, and stress management among university music therapy students. The qualitative study, using surveys and interviews, suggests that this integrated approach supports mental well-being and coping strategies. The findings carry implications for mental health resources in higher education and contribute to discussions on combining meditation and music to promote positive mental health.
Preprints.org
October 12, 2023
Mi Hyang Hwang, Leslie Bunt, Catherine Warner
1 citation
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An 8-week programme combining Zen meditation and music listening enhanced mindfulness and happiness among university music therapy students. Participants reported positive responses to daily stressors such as exam anxiety, financial difficulties, and emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualitative study used surveys and semi-structured interviews, analyzed through thematic analysis, to explore the effects of the meditation and music intervention. The findings suggest that integrating these practices can support mental health and well-being in higher education, offering coping strategies and expanding the potential for combined music and meditation interventions.
The Arts in Psychotherapy
March 1, 2025
A. Macleod, Victoria Clarke, Catherine Warner
Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PT) is gaining interest as a mental health intervention, but stigma may hinder its adoption. This qualitative study explored how mental health professionals, service users, and the public perceive PT and the role of music within it. Using a hybrid vignette-story completion method, three themes emerged: PT can reach areas other therapies cannot; music acts as a guide during sessions; and PT is no magic bullet, carrying potential risks. Music was seen as actively evoking emotions and providing safety. Positive views of PT were tempered by concerns about risks.