Benefits of Dancing: Diminish Depression
“The social aspects of dance help to overcome feelings of social isolation and depression.”
“In a study published in the journal Music and Medicine, academics in Australia have shown that dancing the tango has significant health benefits for people experiencing mood disorders. The authors wrote: ‘Participants showed significant reductions in depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Satisfaction with life and self-efficacy were significantly increased.'”
“In conclusion, DMT (Dance Movement Therapy) may be effective in beneficially modulating concentrations of serotonin and dopamine, and in improving psychological distress in adolescents with mild depression.”
“Mindfulness-meditation and tango dance could be effective complementary adjuncts for the treatment of depression and/or inclusion in stress management programmes.”
“Dancing is one of the ways which can really brighten people’s monotonous lives. It can really benefit people in their health, emotional and mental levels.”
“Dance benefits the body and the mind… Dance promotes emotional wellbeing of older people and combats isolation”
