Music Therapy and Mental Health | Lucia Clohessy | TEDxWCMephamHigh

We listen to music to get pumped up about something, to find personal peace, to sympathize and allow our emotions an outlet. It makes sense that music therapy would help us to heal and thrive in the most difficult times of our lives. Lucia focuses on how music today and throughout history helps mental wellness. Lucia Clohessy is a professional singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and published poet from New York City, but true harmony occurs when Lucia is using her music to help others. A graduate of the Music Therapy and Psychology program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Lucia hopes to one day open her own mental health and substance abuse treatment facility that incorporates alternative therapies in the process of healing. Lucia is presently pursuing her certification as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, and currently serves as a music therapy intern with the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Additionally, Lucia is the co-founder of The Nicky Clohessy #18 Foundation, a non-profit organization that brings awareness to the prescription drug epidemic. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Paula-pr1bo]

I am reading a course in miracles . I keep having little weird moments. I don't listen to music normally. On my drive home I put on kenny Rogers . IV come home and just been listening to what ever comes to mind . IV cried , laughed . And came to this video. it was meant to be . What an amazing young lady . You inspired me at 57 , IV just realised I love listening to music, not murder documentaries ..thank you ❤

[@CraigBotes]

We are lucky to have music. It compliments emotions and can change emotions. Truly powerful

[@cmj_87]

Love this. I've always said music is life. Even the birds know.

[@freetruth123]

This meant so much to me. I am experiencing a lockdown. We can not go out of our homes. People are afraid, grieving, and isolated. I decided to make my family laugh by making funny songs, and sending them the videos. It worked, they laughed and I felt lighter, and brighter. I decided to research the use of song for mental health because I knew it was working, but I wanted to learn more about the science of it. This is the first video I watched and found it to be extremely informative. It touched my mind and heart in ways that words can not express. Her healing journey was touching and encouraging. I am inspired to keep writing, singing, and learning about music therapy. Thank you!

[@sgssubtitleslegendado9886]

One step you took changed só much around....respect🙌♥️👏

[@432hzlovefrequency-truthinside]

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” - Nikola Tesla To understand anything non-physical, one needs a certain level of creativity and imagination. Frequencies are hard to see but easy to feel.

[@dallasjose6865]

Just love !! Said it well mental health in Ohio is very few.. 25 yrs carrying Depression on my back found Music Therapy now on my way back to a level ground where walking is peaceful again .. ty

[@itsybitsykrafter]

Thank you so much. There’s so much hope for me now. I’ll watch your video everyday when I’m feeling low

[@gauravnerurkar5050]

Indeed ...mental health related issues are one of the most prominent causes for increasing mortality across the globe. We really need to pin point the fact that even the slightest symptoms seeks attention and needs a patient ear !! Music therapy was, is and will always be a great boon to the living kind, and especially the human society. Lets also appreciate the fact that mental health issues should never be taken as social stigmas so that all of them can speak out more openly, just alike Lucia.

[@chloeweir8109]

Beautiful story , we all need to hear your wonderful journey ,you are such an inspiration to others.

[@lisaellex8137]

A smart and comprehensive piece on the subject of music therapy and healing.

[@agroteraz7493]

Your beautiful words make my heart leap with joy!!! Thank you for spreading the good word my dear!!! xoxo

[@soothingmusictherapy6977]

Great to know the story.

[@ShawnAlexNemeth]

Beautiful! Thank you for the courage to share your story Lucia.

[@witneyskye5556]

Thank you for the inspiration.

[@strivefromtheashes9042]

I am so glad I somehow, came across this video! I have been studying up on brain injuries and I just found out about music therapy today. Thank you so much for your message, it was very informative!

[@juliechambers6943]

Beautiful 💗 music heals!!

[@brainfm-relaxation]

Keep your brain healthy and young with music! "Whether you need to relax, increase your energy, improve your thinking, or just get motivated for the day, music can provide extra support when you need it the most,", according to Harvard Health.

[@velli_vanshika]

The best 14:29 minutes spent!!

[@Whitchick90]

I can relate to the panic attacks and anxiety...which intensified after the passing of my friend and piano teacher. The only thing to help me get through the sadness is music. I have only begun to see how music therapy can help others, I may need to read up more on how it helps anxiety and depression.

[@SomosLaNuevaEra]

No importa quién seas: Si lees esto‚ te quiero mucho‚ eres un ser súper valioso‚ hermoso y eres capaz de hacer todo lo que te propongas.

[@marijapranjic1994]

Wonderful and important work. Thanks, Lucia! xx

[@hajnalkamolloy7563]

Dear Lucia, Thank you for this excellent talk. You have inspired my daughter to consider becoming a music therapist.

[@traumaqueenlu]

This is lovely to hear! Thank you.

[@pastry111]

Thanks Lucia 💗

[@NathanSander777]

Excellent examples, especially the David & Saul one.

[@brothergabriel2911]

Amazing presentation and beautiful story. I’m studying Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music right now as well. I’m applying to medical school afterwards to be a psychiatrist. I hope to help those who have experienced trauma heal through an integrative and holistic approach, specifically emphasizing: Nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, music therapy etc. We are all in this together! It is inspiring and exciting to see other music therapists making a meaningful difference in the field! If you’re interested in hearing some of the meaningful music that I’ve written, my artist name is, “Brother Gabriel” I hope you all have a beautiful day.

[@starview87]

Very good story, thanks for sharing.

[@justbeyoualways8210]

Music sound everything that create sound

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@wasimkhalil5468]

Music

[@kirkhensley5870]

Take a -10 and add a positive 10 and balance occurs. When angered or irritated by morons, Slayer, Bad Religion or the Misfits worked for me. But when it's really time to relax, there's always my sweet Norah Jones.

[@capermote]

This is very interesting!

[@traumaqueenlu]

Thank you!

[@VladyslavKL]

🕊

[@jimintae3284]

💜💜

[@justbeyoualways8210]

Music hurts me but if there no music also hurts me😢 everyword like theres something saying to me that painful and makes me panic Thays wveryday of my living

[@seanchristopherdanieldiaz9791]

This is also my goal!!! I'd love to work for you someday

[@traumaqueenlu]

Thank you so much!

[@nigarakthar8391]

Do you give classes?

[@traumaqueenlu]

I do! Please email me privately.

[@mardhiahromze9175]

The ads just make my mental gone high 😴

[@lisaklozenberg6408]

Piano mic too quiet or vocal mic too loud. What a shame. Could have been set up better for her by TED techs. Great talk though.

[@abbied.]

Yeah I cringed at the mix. No matter how solid a performance is, if the mix is off that much it’s not gonna be as enjoyable. I hope it was good in the house.

[@purnimasharma2142]

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