International Journal of Mental Health & PsychiatryISSN: 2471-4372

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Masaru Teramoto Author

masaru.Teramoto@drexel.edu +1-267-359-5718

Subjects of specialization
Post-traumatic stress disorder; Music therapy; Drumming; Psychotherapeutic interventions

Affiliation
College of Nursing and Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences, Drexel University, Cherry Street, Philadelphia, USA

Biography

Masaru (Masa) Teramoto, PhD, MPH is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. His research focuses on sports/exercise epidemiology and sports analytics. He also serves as a statistician to help other researchers. He is a member of the American Statistical Association. Prior to joining University of Utah, he was a faculty member at Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA).

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Music Therapy as a Treatment for Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Chanel Miller and Masaru Teramoto

This paper summarizes literature to explore the ways in which music therapy is able to act as a treatment for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In many countries, PTSD is treated with many different modalities. One of the most common forms of treatment currently includes the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. However, these medications are associated with adverse side effects and can create addictive habits for patients. Consequently, it is important to consider complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a potential treatment for PTSD. With the use of music therapy, ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2471-4372.1000103

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