These statistics are from our ongoing clinical trial, approved by the IRB and NIH, which is currently undergoing peer review and we will update this as we continue through the publication process.
SoundMind is one of the only mental health apps committed to advancing the field of thanatosonics, memory rehabilitation and neuroplasticity through clinically-validated and first-hand research.
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The healing benefits of music extends beyond reducing stress and anxiety. However, there is a gap in understanding when it comes to the overlap between music therapy, neurological function, and mental health.
To address this gap, the SoundMind Research team investigates the correlation between music and:
With this, SoundMind can formulate a holistic understanding of the brain and body in response to music therapy.
The term “music therapy” describes the use of sounds to encourage relaxation, concentration, and serenity. Music therapy can be anything from falling asleep to piano melodies to listening to the sound of birds chirping – music therapy is as unique as you are.
When your brain hears a sound, it translates the vibrations into an electrical signal that travels as a wave through your brain. Sometimes, the sounds we hear are not at the exact same frequency. In this case, your brain matches the frequency difference between the sounds you hear with time. This phenomenon can be seen with our Visual Beats feature, which uses binaural beats to encourage relaxation, focus, and alertness.
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Dr. Scott B. Spencer is an Assistant Professor of Musicology (World Music) at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. With a degree in Ethnomusicology from NYU, his research explores the intersections of oral tradition and digital culture in a wide variety of cultural settings. He has published in the journals Explorations in Media Ecology, the Journal of the Society for American Music, and in a variety of edited volumes. He also edited the book The Ballad Collectors of North America: How Gathering Folksongs Transformed Academic Thought and American Identity. In addition to teaching, Spencer runs the Sound in Sacred Spaces working group - co-sponsored by USC’s Levan Institute for the Humanities and UCLA's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture.
Dr. Maureen Schafer is a clinical informaticist, advanced practice nurse, professor and military combat veteran with expertise in the application of health care systems and health information technology across the clinical care continuum. She started and transformed multiple healthcare organizations by articulating evidenced based priorities, properly deploying information technology solutions and championing efforts to increase commitment, communication and resources. She has proven ability to be a corporate steward interacting and driving results for diverse audiences and multiple levels of leadership in visibly fast - paced environments. Through applied program management skills, she analyzes concepts and processes of managed care and applies principles and practices related to the management of healthcare delivery systems; to include how the various systems interact to provide care at the enterprise level. Successful and diverse projects include applying her key clinical informatics competencies across these same agencies supporting electronic health records procurement through the entire information systems life cycle, review and revision of healthcare policies and processes, e-curriculum development, and analyzing, planning, and implementing software while supporting ongoing IT training with unit ‘champions’. It is not only quality clinical practice, but specific education delivered in the most efficient and effective manner. Dr. Schafer currently serves on SoundMind’s Board of Advisors for Clinical Research and Trauma-Informed Care.
Dr. Venus Nicolino is a psychologist (focusing specifically on social psychology issues), bestselling author, podcast host, and renowned relationship expert. She holds a Master’s Degree from NYU in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, and also a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Nicolino is a best-selling author debuting at #1 on the LA Times with the release of her book “Bad Advice: How to Survive and Thrive in an Age of Bullshit.” Since then, she's been featured on Real Housewives of New Jersey, Millionaire Matchmaker, Watch What Happens Live, The Dr. Oz Show, The Real and Rachael Ray, KTLA5, SiriusXM, Fox News, CBS News, and many others. Dr. V currently sits on SoundMind’s Board of Directors.
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