Music… it can lift moods, decrease anxiety and even be used as an effective form of treatment. Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music by a credentialed music therapist. Combining expertise in psychology, counseling, medicine and music, music therapists can help improve patient’s quality of life by promoting development and creating peaceful distractions during procedures. Music activates multiple areas of the brain, and its therapeutic use can positively impact hormone release and pain perception, helping patients cope and adapt.

Le Bonheur’s Music Therapist Courtney Rosewall, MT-BC, is here to tell us more about how music therapy is having a positive impact on patients and their treatment.

In 2022, the leading cause of death for teens and young adults is suicide. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has treated patients as young as 5 years old for self-injury, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempt. Those who attempt or die by suicide do so because they cannot imagine a better day.

For more than 71 years, the journey to a healthier childhood has led thousands of children and their families to Le Bonheur. That’s why Le Bonheur was one of only 16 hospitals in the country selected to develop a pediatric-specific approach to the youth mental health crisis, through a grant made possible by Children’s Hospital Association, Cardinal Health, and Zero Suicide.

Le Bonheur’s program is called Hope Journey. Senior Director of Emergency Services Barbie Stewart is here to talk about childhood suicide and how we can help in the fight to keep children safe.

Meet Dr. Jason Johnson, Associate Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and Director of Cardiac MRI at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!