For this research project, I found six different articles that explore the effects of music on different aspects of mental health. All of the articles I chose were peer reviewed articles that I accessed through the online archive of the Edmond Low Library at Oklahoma State University.

Lifelong engagement with music: benefits for mental health and wellbeing

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The effects of playing music on mental health outcomes

Because of a shockingly high number of suicide rates among musicians throughout history, the effects of music on mental health began to be questioned. Whether Kurt Cobain from famous 90s grunge band Nirvana, or the famous artist Vincent Van Gough, there seems to be a tie between musicians and staggering mental health. The real question is: is the art to blame? This article from “Scientific Reports” explores that very question and tests the effects of music on a range of different people. As I read this article, I began by exploring the data available and looked at the candidates that this experiment tested their theories on, in order to gain an idea about what this article was focused on. I then skimmed through the article, highlighting important information as I went, so I could tie this article to the other journals I collected when I made my infographic.

Feeling the Beat and Feeling Better: Musical Experience, Emotional Reflection, and Music as a Technology of Mental Health

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A Survey of Music Therapy Methods on Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Units

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Editorial: The Influence of Loud Music on Physical and Mental Health

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Metal Music and Mental Health in France

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