Evidence – The positive impact of singing
Singing for Mental Wellbeing
When we sing, the body has an actual chemical response which makes us feel better. 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. Singing has also been shown to reduce the body’s level of Cortisol – the stress hormone.
Singing for mental health & wellbeing; Sidney De Haan
Can singing in a choir make me healthier?; BBC
Choral Singing & Psychological wellbeing; Journal of Applied Arts & Health
Singing for Cancer
Singing for Lung Health; Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
General Wellbeing
Music, Singing & Wellbeing; What Works Wellbeing
What you can learn from being in a choir; Huffington Post
The health benefits of singing; Gramophone