Improvise on an instrument
This supports emotional regulation and can improve mood.
What You'll Do
Spend 2 minutes improvising on an instrument, letting your emotions guide your playing.
Scientific Basis
Emotion-regulating improvisational music therapy over several sessions significantly decreased depressive symptoms and negative affect in students, supporting creative emotional regulation.
Spiedl, L., et al. (2020). Efficacy of emotion-regulating improvisational music therapy to reduce depressive symptoms and improve emotion regulation in students. Journal of Affective Disorders.The Science of Impact
Improvisational music therapy can significantly enhance emotional regulation, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
Reducing depressive symptoms in students can enhance academic performance and social interactions.
Creative therapies like music therapy provide accessible mental health support, especially in educational settings.
Pro Tips
Participate in a 30-minute improvisational music therapy session once a week.
Engage in spontaneous musical creation for at least 20 minutes daily.
Join a local music group or class to enhance social connections through music.