A recent study in Mexico found that 29 out of 41 patients exhibiting low to medium depression showed improvement after listening to Mozart and other classical works for 50 minutes every day. Another group who received a 30 minute psychologist-led counseling session once a week did not see nearly the same results.

Of course, the question begs whether the frequency or quality of counseling is to blame, but nonetheless the study adds validity to what is often accused of being a bubba meinze—that listening to classical music is good for you.

Researchers observed that by the fourth session patients were already showing positive results, citing music’s ability to activate areas of the brain associated with development and plasticity. They remarked that while music may be a simple and effective way to treat anhedonia, the loss of pleasures in daily activities, it should not replace therapy or medication.

Check out the article at Miller McCune here.

Posted on August 10th, 2010 at 10:55 pm | Filed under Articles of Interest |