Music has a powerful impact on our well-being. It can improve our emotional expression and regulation, self-esteem and control, concentration and memory, as well as our overall satisfaction with life. Music has the ability to decrease mental fatigue, neurodegeneration, anxiety, and depression. We can better access mental wellness through the power of music.
In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, and advocate outlines simple steps to curate your own mental health playlist.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for mental health counseling. If you are experiencing a mental health concern, please seek professional help.
To learn more visit www.DrShainna.com or connect @drshainna.
Mental Wellness Resources:
The Self-Love Workbook
The Self-Love Workbook for Teens
The Self-Love Planner
Designing Healthy Boundaries
Luna Finds Love Everywhere
Find a Mental Health Provider:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Mental Health Lifeline
Open Path
Therify
Melanin & Mental Health
Inclusive Therapists
Therapy for Black Girls
Asian Mental Health Collective
Sources
https://www.statista.com/topics/6408/music-streaming/#:~:text=Over%20the%20past%20few%20years,ones%20via%20online%20streaming%20platforms.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202112/take-deeper-dive-your-spotify-wrapped
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202012/5-steps-help-you-make-mental-health-playlist
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10751407_Exposure_to_violent_media_The_effects_of_songs_with_violent_lyrics_on_aggressive_thoughts_and_feelings
