Music therapy is one of the natural ways to improve mental health, says Dr. Francis Collins in a recent interview on the American television show The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The American physician and scientist, who previously served as the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute of the United States, explains how music activates happy hormones. It is not only exercise that gives us well-being.
Music that moves us has the ability to increase endorphin and dopamine levels. Whether it's a relaxing classic, or a pop tune that reminds us of the good times, it has a positive effect on our body and soul. In particular, endorphins, as natural opioids, without side effects, also relieve us from pain.
In addition to the emotional effect, it affects various physiological functions of the body. It can, among other things, lower heart rate and blood pressure and boost immune system function.
Many experts even recommend music therapy as an important tool for improving and restoring mental health. It can also significantly help in cases of anxiety and depression. As pointed out Dr. Collins in the video of the show, which has gone viral, scientists are exploring how to best use it.
In an age where stress is omnipresent, music can become our refuge, offering a way to relax and rejuvenate. Think about it: a tune can change your mood, take you on a journey, and make you feel stronger and happier. It has happened to all of us.