When we sing the body has a physiological response. We release the four ‘happiness hormones’ making us feel happier, connected to others and uplifted. . We release endorphins – giving us that ‘feel good’ factor, oxytocin – the hormone released when we hug, which helps with social bonding and dopamine – linked to that shiver-down-the-spine feeling.
Read more in this article ‘Singing changes your Brain’.
Read here the study on The Psychological Benefits of Participating in Group Singing by Edith Cowan University.
Read the results from a national survey on choral singing and psychological wellbeing here.