Music

Should music be used in therapy for depression and anxiety?

For

It helps people express and process emotions.

Against

Serious mental illness requires professional treatment.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “gotten me through bad times.”
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  • “This song helped get me through a dark and lonely chapter”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “I love music, but it doesn't compare to therapy for dealing with depression for me.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “It's by no means been a cure for depression.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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