Music Therapy for Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults: A Literature Review

Key Points

• This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in alleviating depressive symptoms in the older adult population.
• Narrative literature review focusing on music therapy interventions.
• Analysis of various studies and their outcomes on depressive symptoms in older adults.
• Music therapy shows potential in reducing depressive symptoms among older adults.
• Findings indicate positive effects on mental health, although specific metrics and sample sizes are not detailed.