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I have mentioned before, I believe there is a need for a facility that offers musical
therapy for students that are being challenged by their health. Everyday a
student is either faced with a difficult exam, extensive homework, committee
responsibilities, family issues, etc. that negatively impacts their ability to
excel in their endeavors. They seek out ways to relax and it turns out that
those methods are not that effective.
A
resolution would be to create unique rooms filled with music and visuals that
provoke different vibes which would allow students to release their stress. For
instance, if someone is feeling angry and wants to listen to music that brings
out that anger, he or she could visit a room that’s playing particular songs
with beats that stimulate that frustration. The visuals would be composed of
different images, symbols, and more that resonate with anger. I believe
lighting is also important, and the main color in the room would be red, as
that is the color most associated with anger.
This is a very developing area and needs a lot of research. However, the payoff is huge and very rewarding. It will prove to be an extremely useful resource for students at UF. I think that the research that needs to be done for this new type of therapy can be conducted with the help of Shands Hospital and various professors, as this it will also give other students the opportunity to be engaged with the process.
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