Alleviation effect of innovative music therapy on neurogenic anorexia

Abstract

Background

Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental disorder characterized by extreme food restriction and excessive demands for weight and appearance. Music therapy can help individuals relax both physically and mentally through methods such as music appreciation and music therapy. The University Union can provide various forms of health management services, offer rehabilitation support for anorexia, and enhance the positive psychology of faculty and staff.

Subjects and Methods

150 faculty members aged between 25 and 50 in a certain university were selected, including 40 males and 110 females. According to the results of the Anorexia Self Test Scale, 20 people showed symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Among them, there are 18 people aged 25-29, 2 people aged 30-35, 3 males, and 17 females. Music therapy is used to treat patients, and psychological counseling from university unions is arranged twice a week. Six months later, the results of the Anorexia Self Test Scale were analyzed again using SPSS3.0 software.

Results

After six months of treatment, 8 out of 20 patients recovered, 10 of them achieved significant improvement, and 2 of them achieved minor improvement. The P-value of the score data before and after treatment is less than 0.05, and the difference is statistically significant.

Conclusions

Through the application of music therapy and the health management services of university unions, more comprehensive and diverse measures can be provided to alleviate anorexia, promoting the psychological health and positive psychological development of faculty and staff.