Can happy music lift the emotional bias of depression?

NCT ID NCT05143983

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether listening to positive music can help people with depression see emotions more accurately. Researchers tested 39 adults (some with depression, some without) on how they rated facial and vocal emotions after hearing happy or neutral music. The goal was to see if music could reduce the tendency to focus on negative emotions.

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier

    Bron, 69678, France

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