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Research Paper | Music Education | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Popularity: 5 / 10
Harmonizing Sleep: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of Music Therapy in Sleep Health
Dr. Shahzad Aasim
Abstract: Sleep is crucial for overall well - being, yet sleep disorders persist as significant challenges. Music therapy emerges as a multifaceted intervention with potential to enhance various aspects of sleep, from quality to architecture. This research comprehensively explores music therapy's therapeutic effects on sleep health, spanning disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, and parasomnias. Employing an interdisciplinary lens, integrating empirical research, neurobiological insights, and clinical applications, the paper delves into music's diverse mechanisms affecting sleep. By examining how music impacts relaxation, stress reduction, and emotional regulation, the study sheds light on its potential to improve overall sleep quality. From sleep onset latency to sleep efficiency, music therapy interventions demonstrate promise in addressing sleep disturbances across populations. This investigation not only underscores the versatility of music therapy but also underscores its role as a complementary approach in sleep disorder management. As research progresses, understanding these mechanisms and optimizing interventions will be crucial for harnessing the full potential of music therapy in promoting optimal sleep health and well - being.
Keywords: Music therapy, sleep health, sleep disorders, insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024
Pages: 662 - 663
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24309150602
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