The American Music Therapy Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Silver Spring, MD, dedicated to advancing public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increasing access to quality music therapy services. Through research, advocacy, and education, AMTA supports the use of music interventions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs in various healthcare and educational settings.
Music therapists who complete approved degree programs and certifications work in diverse environments such as hospitals, schools, mental health centers, and nursing homes, providing individualized interventions to benefit children, adults, and the elderly with a wide range of conditions including mental health needs, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and physical disabilities.
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