HJNO May/Jun 2022

44 MAY / JUN 2022 I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN’S HEALTH COLUMN CHILDREN’S HEALTH THE POWER OF Music is more than just a cluster of notes and chords. It can bring your mind back to a moment in time. It can relax you, improve sleep and motor functions, and reduce stress. It has significant impacts on mood, attitude, and overall health. It can bring people together socially and assist with better self-expression and communication. Music creates a nearly automatic physical response, encouraging your body to move — from toe tapping to dancing. Your heartbeat can actually change to mimic the music you’re listening to. MUSIC THERAPY in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health