Music Therapy Resources (UNC Hospitals): Journals

(2009 - Present) "Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy (formerly known as ‘Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music Education’) is an open access peer-reviewed journal inviting diverse perspectives on music therapy practice, profession and discipline. As a Greek-English publication, Approaches fosters interdisciplinary dialogue bridging local and global aspects of music, health and wellbeing."

(01/01/2005 - 2013) Covers the current research and debate in music therapy. Flagship publication for the Australian Music Therapy Association.

(1980 - Present) Discusses innovative research in artistic inquiry and expression and its use in the treatment of mental disorders. International peer-reviewed journal publishing 5 issues annually. Papers include the fields of art, dance/movement, drama, music, poetry psychotherapy, expressive and creative arts therapy, neuroscience, psychiatry, education, allied health, and psychology.

(06/01/1999 - Present) Contains articles reflecting the broad spectrum of ideas and approaches to music therapy in this country. Peer-reviewed journal for music therapists and other professionals interested in all aspects of music therapy.

(10/01/2004 - Present) Covers the therapeutic application of music for clients and patients. Serves children with disabilities, including emotional behavior delays, individuals with psychiatric diagnoses, and the elderly. Bilingual and peer-reviewed.

(01/01/2002 - Present) Contains reports on research in the areas of music therapy and the use of music in treatment and rehabilitation settings. Seeks to advance research, theory, and practice in music therapy through the dissemination of scholarly work.

(01/01/2004 - Present) Focuses on the theory, practice, administration, and clinical benefits of music therapy. Music Therapy Perspectives is an official publication of the American Music Therapy Association."

(01/01/2010 - Present) "The New Zealand Journal of Music Therapy (NZJMT) is an annual peer-reviewed publication for Music Therapists and other professionals interested in Music Therapy. The purpose of NZJMT is to extend the knowledge and understanding of Music Therapists and other professionals and to raise awareness of Music Therapy and related approaches in the wider community of health professionals."

(12/01/2006 - 18 months ago) Publishes new research, theoretical developments, meta-reflections and discussions in the broad field of music therapy. Published in collaboration with GAMUT (The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre) (Uni Health and University of Bergen), with financial support from Nordic Board for Periodicals.

(01/01/2004 - 12/31/2005; 01/01/2007 - 12/31/2008; 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2016)

(2001 - Present) Provides a forum for the development of music therapy practice, theory, discussion, and debate. Published by University of Bergen and NORCE Norwegian Research Centre through GAMUT (The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre).

(01/01/1973 - Present) Provides an international forum for researchers working in the fields of psychology of music and music education, to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings.

(03/01/1981 - Present) Serves as a journal of research in music cognition, providing a forum for reports of experimental research, reviews of research and theoretical papers that are based on experimental research.

(06/01/2008 - Present) A forum for discussing the history, culture, and psychology of play. An interdisciplinary quarterly of The Strong, the journal aims to increase awareness and understanding of the role of play in learning and human development and the ways in which play illuminates cultural history. It is intended for educators, psychologists, play therapists, sociologists, anthropologists, folklorists, historians, museum professionals, toy and game designers, policy makers, and others interested in children and the importance of play.

(01/01/1992 - Present) Provides information and ideas about clinical interventions used in play therapy.

(01/01/2008 - 12/31/2017) Promotes the technical and practical advancement of sensory science, publishing a broad spectrum of papers, including observational and experimental studies in the application of sensory evaluation to the food, medical, agricultural, biological, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, consumer, and materials industries.

(03/01/2008 - 18 months ago) Aims to advance the understanding of how visual art functions in the treatment, education, development, and enrichment of people.

(06/01/2005 - 18 months ago) Publishes articles from art therapists on research, theory, practice and professional development.