The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) builds public awareness of music therapy through it’s website, media articles, research, and referrals from experts. For more information of how you can get involved visit the website of AMTA.
Music therapy does a lot of research on Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Music therapists study ways that music can help those suffering with dementia. Even you can make a difference in the lives of these individuals
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, and so many people suffer from the disease, and chances are someone you know has or will have it at some point. Visit here to find out how you can become an advocate ad influence the decision-makers for Alzheimer’s funding, participate in the “memory walk”, and other ways to get involved.
Depression affects 17 million people in the United States. Music therapy interventions have found ways to minimize the pain of depression. You can get involved and make a difference in the lives of people suffering from depression through the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
Nowadays it seems that everybody has cancer. Music therapy, along with everyone else, is looking for ways to help cancer patients. Even you can help through the American Cancer Society by donating, participating in fundraising efforts, volunteering at programs, etc.
