Spiritune's Peer-Reviewed Music And Mental Health Study Published In Plos One

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Research Conducted By NYU's music & Auditory Research Lab Validates Music as a Therapeutic Intervention for Mental health and Highlights the Importance of Evidence-Based Composition

NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiritune, a leading therapeutic music app, is proud to announce the publication of its research into the PLoS ONE scientific journa , marking a significant advancement in the field of music neuroscience and mental health. The peer-reviewed study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting music's potential as a digital therapeutic for improving mental health outcomes.

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The study revealed that Spiritune's science-driven approach to music composition is 4 times more effective at reducing negative emotional states compared to other audio conditions, including mainstream music and playlists that claim cognitive benefits. It also demonstrated Spiritune's unique ability to improve processing speed during listening - setting it apart as the only music intervention to achieve this outcome.

This study validates the capacity of music listening to effectively modulate core dimensions of mental health.

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The findings highlight a crucial distinction: not all therapeutic music is created equal. While many playlists claim stress-relief or performance benefits, Spiritune's study shows that music composed using principles from music neuroscience and music therapy yields measurable therapeutic outcomes.

"Music is powerful, but therapeutic outcomes require more than marketing promises," said Jamie Pabst, Founder of Spiritune. "This study validates what we've always believed in: music needs to be intentionally created and scientifically grounded to truly impact mental health. Spiritune represents the next frontier in mental health by turning music into medicine."

"This study validates the capacity of simple music listening during daily routines to effectively modulate core dimensions of mental health" said Daniel Bowling, a neuroscientist at Stanford and co-author on the paper. "It further shows that principles from music neuroscience and music therapy can be systematically applied to guide original compositions towards specific therapeutic goals in the general population."

As mental health challenges continue to rise globally, this research emphasizes the potential of music to augment other forms of treatment, providing listeners with a safe way to feel better that is available on demand. Spiritune's long-term commitment to scientific research and its mission to create and redefine music's role in popular culture and the mental health ecosystem shine through this landmark achievement.

The study was recently published in PLoS One on February 12, 2025. It provides further details about Spiritune's innovative approach to music creation and application, as well as methodology and results to drive further progress and understanding. While more remains to be done, Spiritune's research offers actionable insights for mental health professionals and anyone seeking to integrate effective music-based therapies into daily life or health care practices.

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About Spiritune

Spiritune is a digital therapeutic music app that combines music neuroscience and music therapy to address key dimensions of mental health, including emotional regulation and cognitive functioning. Backed by scientific research, Spiritune offers personalized playlists designed to enhance well-being, productivity, and performance.

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