The Playlist Prescription: 3 Ways
Music Acts Like Medicine for the Mind By KUTImack., Health & Wellness Columnist for Service Magazine
Music isn’t just background noise—it’s medicine. The right song can steady your breath, lift your mood, and shift the emotional temperature of your entire day. In honor of Black Music Month, I want to explore something deeply personal and scientifically sound: the mental health benefits of music. We often talk about therapy, nutrition, movement, or meditation when it comes to wellness. And while all of those are crucial, we sometimes overlook the most universal tool available to us—sound. Think about it: there’s a song for every emotion, era, occasion, or vibe. Music is one of the few human creations that speaks directly to the soul. And when used intentionally, it becomes a daily wellness tool that’s accessible, affordable, and wildly effective. Below are three research-backed ways music benefits your mental health—each paired with a real-life story and a BYBD™ SuperSwap you can use right now.
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