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'Circuit breaking' the anxiety: Experiences of group music therapy during supported post-meal time for adults with anorexia nervosa.
- Source :
- Australian Journal of Music Therapy; 2016, Vol. 27, p1-11, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Mealtimes are associated with feelings of anxiety and distress for people with anorexia nervosa. There is little research into specific therapeutic activities for reducing meal-related anxiety. The study reported here assessed the efficacy of post-meal music therapy in 18 adults with anorexia nervosa in hospital. We report here the qualitative data. Participants described music therapy as a way to take their mind off the meal they had eaten, get a break from anxiety and get to know other people. Music therapy offered an alternative distress tolerance technique during a time of heightened anxiety. This study provides support for the use of music therapy in managing post-meal related anxiety for consumers with anorexia nervosa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10369457
- Volume :
- 27
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Australian Journal of Music Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121858140