title: A holistic approach on the neurological benefits of music.
abstract: A holistic perspective on human beings allows health carers to achieve an understanding of all the physiological, psychological and social disturbances of the patient as a whole. Through this article we wish to focus on how music has holistic neurological benefits. Music-therapy interventions can be more accessible and even "self-managed" by the patient's relatives. They can reinforce social cohesion, family ties and patients' self-esteem and thus produce a better quality of life. Overall, it is important to consider the benefits that an evolutionary understanding of musical behaviour and a holistic clinical perspective of the role of music may bring for rehabilitation of a wide range of symptoms and conditions.
authors.affiliation: Goldsmiths, University of London, London, UK, lilyjimdab@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Lily
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jimenez-Dabdoub
authors.forename: Jenn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Catterall
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D059167:Mirror Neurons / Q000502:physiology; D009147:Music Therapy; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment