If simply listening to music doesn't make much difference for your child, a music therapist can provide more structure to help them explore emotions or specific mental health symptoms. Younger kids can participate by singing along with parents or siblings, drumming on pots or pans to develop rhythm, or dancing to songs they love. Playing along with music you've heard before.Other music-related activities might include:
While the song still references her depressed thoughts, Eilish said it also became a more hopeful homage to her brother's support throughout hard times. In fact, musician Billie Eilish wrote the song 'Everything I Wanted' as a teen to explore her depression. Kids of all ages can benefit from listening to and creating music. One 2022 study found that mental health interventions featuring music helped boost self-esteem, decrease social isolation, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety for teenagers. Music is often a powerful outlet for emotions - just think of the way a favorite song can brighten your mood.
