Music's Impact to the Mind and Soul
As part of AUC’s wide initiative to raise awareness about Mental Health, the Music program supports students’ well-being through a great music performance that took place in AUC Garden on October 22, 2022. Throughout history, music has been perceived not only as a form of art but also as a medium for healing. Music remains a powerful tool for enhancing students’ academic and personal well-being. The music program was honored to take part in the AUC Mental Health and Well-Being initiative and help raise awareness about the psychological needs of the student community. The well-being initiative provided an outlet for music majors to showcase their talents and demonstrate the powerful influence music has on human beings.
As research has revealed, music could serve as an alternative or complement to medicine and traditional medical practices as it has a great influence on the mind and soul. Music can lead to better learning, improve memory, help treat mental illnesses, and boost exercise performance.
Alya Al Haddad, one of the music performers said “I am glad to be a part of The Music department program within the Mental health event last week. It was a great opportunity to perform and support others through music, where I expressed myself and shared my feelings.” She then added, “the experience of performing in a different place and occasion than what I used to, like on a closed stage, is very unique, and honestly, I enjoyed it.
Tala Radwan mentioned that the performance was a very endearing initiative, “ It made me really happy to be a part of it and to know that I got to contribute to such an important cause because not enough people here talk about mental health and it’s a subject that affects everyone in different ways so it’s so important that we Address it and honor people who suffer from mental illnesses of any sort and remind them that they’re loved and they’re strong and they’re appreciated just like the rest of the world and honor them because their struggles should mean something. I thought the entire event was very well organized and the people there were very encouraging, incredibly kind and motivational and the activities were fun.
