According to Spotify, there are over 1,300 music genres, but only a number of those genres play a positive role in someone’s mental health. Music therapy may be helpful for people with depression and anxiety, sleep disorders, and even cancer. In a survey of 1,455 Americans, ranging from ages 18-71, it was concluded that approximately 20% of people use music therapy for mental health. This survey helped identify their music preferences to help uplift their mood when feeling depressed or anxious. For example, 14.3% of the people surveyed listen to Rock to help with their anxiety. This data focuses on music therapy on depression and anxiety because research has shown a link between mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, being caused by high levels of anxiety and severe depression.

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