Can Music Make You Sick?

Gross, Sally Anne; Musgrave, George

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“…This ultimately results in greater protections for the public, because those who are in need of help, i.e., musicians, can learn which treatments are well-established for certain disorders and then seek out practitioners trained in those treatments, i.e., performance psychologists. Such a practice must become the norm for practitioners working with musicians too, especially since they are more prone to mental health problems than the general public (Gross & Musgrave, 2016; Kenny et al, 2012). If such a higher standard is adopted, the field of performance psychology will undoubtedly improve, because the musicians it serves will be helped even further.…”

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“…ACT’s empirical support has more depth and breadth than that of the MAC program – a host of clinical and non-clinical problems have been effectively treated by ACT across several replicated trials, e.g., depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, psychosis, chronic pain, weight management, smoking cessation, substance abuse, work-related stress and burnout, eating disorders, and others (Levin et al, in press). Given how professional musicians are reported to have more incidences of mental health problems than workers in other occupations, most commonly anxiety and depression (Gross & Musgrave, 2016; Kenny et al, 2012), ACT may fare better in treating those musicians with more severe clinical presentations. Furthermore, though the MAC approach already has a treatment manual, existing clinical ACT manuals can be readily adapted for PE work, as shown by Juncos and colleagues (Juncos et al, 2017; Juncos & Markman, 2015) and by other researchers (Bernier et al, 2009; García et al, 2004).…”

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Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians

Juncos

Pona²

2018

Music & Science

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In this article we discuss the various options available to musicians wanting to treat their music performance anxiety (MPA), and we recommend that musicians work with a performance psychologist over the other available options. We also discuss the potential for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to serve as both a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians, while addressing the state of the research for both applications, as well as the research for a similar, mindfulness and acceptance-based performance enhancement program for athletes, i.e., the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment (MAC) approach. In order for the field of performance psychology to develop into a more credible discipline, we believe practitioners working with musicians should follow an evidence-based practice model of care, in which empirically supported treatments for MPA and performance enhancement are promoted, and information about such treatments is disseminated among practitioners, musicians, and music teachers. Such a practice must become the norm in this field, because it will ultimately result in greater protections for those musicians seeking help for performance-related challenges by ensuring a higher level of professional accountability among practitioners. Lastly, we discuss some issues that may arise when applying ACT or the MAC approach to musicians.

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Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians

Juncos

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2018

Music & Science

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“…Professional musicians are a high-risk and underserved population regarding mental health and well-being (Gross & Musgrave, 2016; Kenny et al, 2014; Vaag et al, 2016a; Van den Eynde et al, 2016). Specifically, professional musicians have an above-average likelihood of experiencing a range of adverse mental health outcomes, including psychological distress (Gross & Musgrave, 2016; Kenny et al, 2014; Raeburn, 1999, 2000; Van den Eynde et al, 2016), substance use problems (Dobson, 2010; Van den Eynde et al, 2016), and suicidal ideation (Kenny & Asher, 2016; Stack, 1997; Van den Eynde et al, 2016). While it is difficult to present an exhaustive list of risk factors, research suggests several occupational hazards such as the precarity of freelance or contract work, associated financial and job insecurity, lack of adequate industry regulation, unhealthy work hours, working in isolation, and a range of environmental risks such as increased exposure to alcohol and other substances contribute to this group’s problematic relationship with mental health (Van den Eynde et al, 2016).…”

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“…These advocate for tailored, person-centered approaches that consider the many unique challenges, strengths, and lifestyle factors that influence musician well-being (Berg & King, 2016; Hatfield, 2016; Kenny & Ackermann, 2012; Vaag et al, 2014). There is also some evidence to suggest that musicians may be more receptive to treatment from providers who possess an understanding or experience that reflects the unique concerns associated with a music career (Berg et al, 2018; Cohen & Kupersmith, 1986; Gross & Musgrave, 2017; Sternbach, 1993; Van den Eynde et al, 2016).…”

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Out of tune: Perceptions of, engagement with, and responses to mental health interventions by professional popular musicians—A scoping review

Visser

Lee

Barringham

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Psychology of Music

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Professional popular musicians are at increased risk of psychological distress, substance use problems, and suicide, yet little evidence is available on effective psychotherapeutic practices to address these issues. This scoping review aims to understand how professional popular musicians perceive, engage with, and respond to mental health interventions. Four databases were searched, garnering a total of 310 articles. Of these, six met inclusion criteria. Four thematic categories were explored: (1) amenability of professional popular musicians to particular therapeutic approaches; (2) attribution of treatment outcomes to tailored approaches; (3) professional popular musicians’ perceived barriers to treatment; and (4) recommendations for treatment approaches. The scoping review supports the importance of considering the characteristics of professional popular musicians as a distinct group with unique well-being needs, challenges, and strengths. There is a clear preference for tailored, affordable, and accessible approaches that consider the uniquities of musicianship and the need to explore the role of nonclinical support, such as friends, family, and industry peers.

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Evidencing Culture for Policy

Oman

2021

New Directions in Cultural Policy Research

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This chapter looks under the bonnet of research, interrogating data and evidence used in social and cultural policy. It looks at data in the culture-well-being relationship in three ways. First, if well-being data can indicate whether policy spend on culture is good for society. Second, a review of two projects that evaluate ‘cultural occupations’ and ‘artistic practice’ in the UK and the US. Despite ostensibly similar approaches with well-being data, different understandings of these categories affect findings. Third, Italian research found ‘cultural access’ was vital to well-being, but its operationalisations are curious in ways that affect the conclusions and recommendations. Understanding well-being data—and the contexts of their use—is critical in appreciating evidence, its limits and uses in social and cultural policy.

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Can Music Make You Sick?

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Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians

Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians

Out of tune: Perceptions of, engagement with, and responses to mental health interventions by professional popular musicians—A scoping review

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