Music therapy for mental health in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Zhang Z, Ye M, Zhang L. · Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis
Original publication · Original publication · Original publication · Original publication · Original publication
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Depression SMD −0.55 (95% CI −0.71 to −0.38); anxiety evidence only 2 trials. Self-esteem and quality-of-life signals also reported.
Recorded limitations
Six of nine trials open-label; retrospective registration; sparse outcomes, heterogeneous therapies and controls. Exploratory dose/age moderators are not causal prescriptions.
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