Global News Podcast The Happy Pod: The healing power of singing
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Singing Creates Therapeutic Social Bonds
- Singing groups designed for mental health can create social connection through structured practices like rounds and harmonies.
- The Melodies for Mums programme showed sustained reductions in depressive symptoms lasting up to six months.
Design Small, Structured Groups
- Design groups with about 10–12 participants to foster a safe community for mothers.
- Use multi-language songs, four-part harmonies and rounds to encourage eye contact and connection.
A Mother Felt Safe From Session One
- Holly described feeling vulnerable and lonely after birth but felt safe from the first session.
- She said the Melodies for Mums sessions made things a lot easier for her.