Sound Medicine: Music and Mental Health

We've all had music affect our mood, but how can the emotional power of music be harnessed to treat mental health?

Today, Bey and Kirsten speak with two mental health professionals to learn about how music is incorporated into their practices. First, the two sit down with Dr. Marisol Norris to explore the field of music therapy, even trying out an exercise together! Then, they speak with intergenerational trauma expert Dr. Mariel Buqué to learn about her therapy practice and how she incorporates sound baths into her work.

Links for today's episode:

• Learn more about Dr. Marisol Norris and her group, The Black Music Therapy Network, Inc.
• Learn more about Dr. Mariel Buqué and her upcoming book, Break the Cycle

Resources for today's episode:

• NAMI for general, non crisis mental health needs/resources
• Text 'HOME" to 741-741 for NAMI Philadelphia's crisis text line
• Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, Therapy for Black Girls, and Black Mental Health Alliance for BIPOC mental health resources/directories for culturally competent care