Drumming away stress: virtual music program targets mental health in african descent communities

This study tests whether listening to recordings of communal drumming, combined with mindfulness, can help reduce stress and improve feelings of connection in People of African Descent (PADs) who have anxiety and depression. Researchers will compare how participants rate their sense of connection and synchrony when listening to highly synchronized versus less synchronized drumming clips. The goal is to see if this culturally relevant, community-based approach can support mental health, especially during stressful times like the COVID-19 pandemic.