Exploration of Interventional Pathways and Mechanisms of Music Therapy in Psychological Trauma Rehabilitation

Abstract

 Psychological trauma can induce dual impairments of individuals’ neurophysiological and psychological functions, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and various emotional disorders, which has become a pressing concern to be addressed in the field of public mental health. Music therapy is a non-pharmacological psychological intervention approach, with the characteristics of non-verbal communication and emotional empathy, and exhibits unique application advantages in the rehabilitation of psychological trauma. This study integrates the findings of neuroscience research with clinical consensus, summarizes the interventional pathways of music therapy for psychological trauma, and analyzes the internal mechanisms underlying its effects on trauma-related neural circuits and psychological processes. Clinical application results indicate that music therapy can alleviate various trauma-induced physical and mental distress by regulating the autonomic nervous system (ANS), facilitating the reconstruction of traumatic memories, and enhancing the ability of emotional regulation, thereby helping individuals gradually restore their psychological and social functions. This study is based on clinical application scenarios to clarify the practical pathways and intrinsic mechanisms of music therapy, so as to provide a reference for the integration of this therapy into routine interventional programs for trauma rehabilitation, and further advance the diversified development of psychological interventions for trauma.