Sad Girl Playlists Aren’t Just Trendy—Study Finds Sad Music Can Boost Your Mental Health
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer
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New research suggests that listening to sad music can positively impact a person’s mood based on the sense of connectedness it provides.
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Experts cite three responses to sad music: grief, melancholia, and sweet sorrow.
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Experts agree that music of all kinds can play a role in people’s mental health and mood, but music is a personal, unique experience for each listener.
A new study found that listening to sad music can positively impact a person’s mood, based on a revived sense of connectedness.
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