An introduction to music therapy

This video explains music therapy in an interview with Rachael Finnerty — a music therapist who is accredited in Canada. It introduces music therapy interventions, identifies diagnoses that benefit from music therapy and explains the advantages of using it as part of treatment. It also looks at a study that assessed the effectiveness of music therapy in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Subscribe to the McMaster Demystifying Medicine YouTube channel: This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.