Music as a Healing Medicine in COVID-19 Pandemic

J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2021 Sep;75(3):224-226. doi: 10.1177/1542305020980343.

Abstract

This article presents that the use of music like "A Prayer for Nation" during the COVID-19 outbreak is an alternative healing medicine helping people to reduce their loneliness, depression, stress, and anxiety. In a multicultural, pluralistic country like Indonesia, this song has the pastoral power to uplift, unite, and heal.

Keywords: COVID-19; Music; healing medicine; pandemic.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Depression
  • Humans
  • Music*
  • Pandemics
  • Pastoral Care*
  • SARS-CoV-2