A narrative review of music therapy for neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease and rationale for protocolized music teletherapy

SG Wang, AM Cevasco-Trotter, MJ Silverman… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Alzheimer's Disease (AD) constitutes a major societal problem with devastating
neuropsychiatric involvement in over 90% of those diagnosed. The large spectrum of AD …

It's... complicated: A theoretical model of music-induced harm

MJ Silverman, LF Gooding, O Yinger - Journal of Music Therapy, 2020 - academic.oup.com
While literature exists supporting the use of music for health promotion, scholars have also
noted the potential for music-induced harm and other maladaptive effects of music. Harm is …

A Descriptive Review of the Impostor Experience to Support the Health of Music Therapy Students and Professionals

MJ Silverman - The Arts in Psychotherapy, 2024 - Elsevier
The impostor experience (IE) is an inaccurate self-assessment negatively impacting a
person's internal sense of success despite objective evidence to the contrary. IE commonly …

A cluster-randomized comparison of music therapy interventions as measured by craving and commitment in adults on a detoxification unit

MJ Silverman - Substance Use & Misuse, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Music therapy can positively impact craving, treatment readiness, and
motivation in adults with substance use disorder (SUD) on a detoxification unit. However, the …

Effects of patient-preferred live music on positive and negative affect and pain with adults on a post-surgical oncology unit: A randomized study

M Merry, MJ Silverman - The Arts in Psychotherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Surgery is often the first treatment following a cancer diagnosis. In accordance with
recommendations from the American Cancer Society related to emotional wellbeing …

Mixed-methods survey of professional perspectives of music therapy practice in mental health

L Eyre, JH Lee - Music Therapy Perspectives, 2015 - academic.oup.com
The purpose of this mixed-methods survey was to gain insight into the perspectives of music
therapists (MTs)(N= 255, 35.46%) working in mental health in the United States. It …

Therapeutic songwriting to address distress tolerance for adults on an acute care mental health unit: A pilot study

MJ Silverman - The Arts in Psychotherapy, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The Stress Vulnerability Model describes how stressors can function as a precursor
for mental health episodes that may result in hospitalization. As such, it is crucial for people …

Ten reasons why neurologists should refer patients with Alzheimer dementia to music therapy

SH Yuan, MJ Silverman… - Neurology: Clinical …, 2024 - neurology.org
Background Alzheimer dementia (AD) constitutes a major societal problem with devastating
neuropsychiatric involvement. Pharmaceutical interventions carry a heightened risk of side …

Analysis of between-diagnoses differences in music-based affect regulatory strategies in adults with mental health and substance use conditions: Implications for …

MJ Silverman, S Bourdaghs - Psychology of Music, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
According to the Stress Vulnerability Model, affect regulation is crucial to manage stressors
and promote recovery for adults with mental health conditions. Education regarding music …

Reconceptualizing Music Therapy in Acute Mental Health Settings Part II: Clinical Applications of Single-Session Therapy

MJ Silverman - Music Therapy Perspectives, 2023 - academic.oup.com
By championing the strengths, resources, and resilience of service users and increasing
treatment access while limiting costs, single-session therapy (SST) represents a …