Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
How can we stay mentally healthy in quarantine?
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Listen to music

This position holds that listening to music helps you stay mentally healthy in quarantine. It argues music lifts the spirits and soothes the soul—even prompting a little dancing for exercise—and points to research showing that both listening to and making music reduce anxiety.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Making music can decrease anxiety and benefit mental health
    Multiple studies show that playing or practicing an instrument can reduce anxiety and benefit mental health. Maybe it's time to bust out the recorder after all these years?
  2. Scientists have shown listening to music reduces anxiety
    The conclusions of a 2020 scientific study showed that patients with high blood pressure and anxiety had their symptoms reduced when they listened to music. Give it a gander.