By Helen Gu for Athena Music & Wellness Therapy Photo by Cem Ersozlu “Cause you had a bad day. You’re taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around” (Bad Day- song by Daniel Powter). We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to be going our way. Maybe you…
By Helen Gu for Athena Music & Wellness Therapy Asian American Mental Health The umbrella term “AAPI” stands for “Asian American and Pacific Islanders”, and encompasses a diverse range of cultures, communities, experiences, nationalities, and identities in the United States. Each community within the AAPI umbrella faces their own unique set of challenges. For example,…
A recent survey on mental health in the workplace, found that more than 3 people in 10 have experienced mental health problems at work. Employers can improve their employees’ health and well-being at work by offering support during both times of poor mental health and as a preventative measure. Addressing psychological needs can enable people…
Healthcare practitioners are increasingly paying close attention to sleep and its impact on health and wellness. It is no secret that a lack of sleep increases your risk of becoming unwell, both physically and mentally. Music therapy is a very promising approach when it comes to dealing with complex issues surrounding sleep. Sleep disorders, whether…
PRESS RELEASE NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 Athena Music & Wellness Therapy, a pioneer in music therapy and wellness, announced today the launch of TuneWell; a robust, personalized music wellness app where consumers and organizations can experience mental wellness with 100% of the content developed by music therapists. Created by renowned musician and board-certified…
Music has been used for decades in the military to enhance the quality of life. In the United States, musicians performed for injured soldiers during the American Civil War. Many years later, this tradition continued throughout World Wars I and II; music was used to build morale, entertain, and motivate soldiers. During World War II,…
Have you ever heard a song that brought back memories that were long buried? Music is a powerful medium that can make us feel strong emotions, like joy, sadness, or fear. Music has the power to move us and to heal us. The uses and benefits of music have been studied for decades in the…
Music is a language that is loved universally. Have you seen the light in a child’s eyes when you play a beautiful or familiar song? Have you ever played a specific song to get you pumped up before a big sports event? Have you listened to soothing music to calm your child before bed? If…
“Cause you had a bad day. You’re taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around” (Bad Day- song by Daniel Powter). We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to be going our way. Maybe you got a bad grade on an exam, ran into traffic on the way to…
Key Of Life Charity Concert
Music has long been a way of conveying emotions and feelings that words alone cannot. Music can withstand the test of time, passing down through cultures and generations of people. Deeper knowledge of the human mind and conditions that affect it have now lead us to understand the benefits that music can have on its…
