Research - Mental Health

The Use of Music Therapy to Improve Mental Health in Forensic Patients: a review of controlled studies by Justin Temple BHSc Candidate, Rachael Finnerty RP MTA MMT MA, Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of the Arts, McMaster University

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The Use of Music Therapy to Improve Mental Health in Forensic Patients: a review of controlled studies by Justin Temple BHSc Candidate, Rachael Finnerty RP MTA MMT MA, Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of the Arts, McMaster University

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Exploring the role of music therapy to address anxiety in various populations by Ritika Arora, Ritika Arora, Rachael Finnerty RP MTA MMT MA, Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of the Arts, McMaster University

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Exploring the role of music therapy interventions to address trait anxiety in both clinical and non-clinical populations by Ritika Arora, Rachael Finnerty RP MTA MMT MA, Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of the Arts, McMaster University

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