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A pilot music group for young people attending a community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 January 2015

J. McDonald ,
A. Codrea  and
B. Gavin
J. McDonald*
Affiliation:
Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin
A. Codrea
Affiliation:
Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin
B. Gavin
Affiliation:
Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin
*
*Address for correspondence: J. McDonald, Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6. (Email: James.McDonald@sjog.ie)
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Abstract

Objective

There is a strong and growing body of evidence supporting the mental health benefits of music. With regard to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) there is a need for creative, child friendly approaches to improve rapport and promote engagement. This study was established as an exploratory pilot project to assess the feasibility of a running a music group within a CAMHS setting as well as any potential benefit to the mental health of a group of diagnostically heterogeneous young people attending the service.

Methods

Five young people attending the out-patient clinic participated in a weekly music group over the course of 2 months. Feedback was obtained using a study specific questionnaire as well as baseline and follow-up Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires.

Results

The music group was described as an enjoyable experience in the clinic setting and young people identified benefits with regard to mood, self-confidence and social skills. Attendance at appointments within the clinic was good for the duration of the group, suggesting a benefit in encouraging engagement.

Conclusions

A music group is a welcome intervention in a CAMHS setting with potential positive benefits for both the service and service users. Further work is needed to establish specific mental health benefits of music-based interventions in young people with mental health difficulties.

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderautism spectrum disorderbody dysmorphic disorderChild and Adolescent Mental Health Servicesmajor depressive disordermusic
Type
Original Research
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , September 2015 , pp. 259 - 264
Copyright
© College of Psychiatrists of Ireland 2015 

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