Music, health & well-being :Interview with Menagesha radio show on Bisrat FM 101.1

Depression: the secret we share.

Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. It is the third leading cause of disease burden worldwide, and predicted to become the second by the year 2020. Furthermore, it is currently the leading cause of non-fatal burden when considering all mental and physical illnesses.

How sound affects us in four significant ways

Music listening and rhythmic body movement

Diversion and engagement of patients with music listening and rhythmic body movement @ Gefersa mental health rehabilitation center.

Listening to music & playing an instrument benefits your brain

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout.

Music therapy in palliative care

The first ever presentation (to health professionals) on the role of music to alleviate patients distressing symptoms and improve quality of life in Hospice and palliative care during a palliative care hub training at Alert Hospital. Now music is in the house ( of medical practice..!)

Music therapy helps stroke patient speak again