Reduce Burnout – reduce the monotony of mundane or repetitive tasks, at home or in the work environment.

Encourage Communication – within oneself or with others by encouraging coordination with the beat, for example while exercising.

Relieve Depression – improve the mood by eliciting positive brain responses and increasing confidence.

Reduce emotional stress – through the calmness of music and by control of negative emotions.

Help social interaction – by building friendships and understanding as people engage socially.

The HUMANS Initiative believes that these characteristics of music can be used to support teenage mental health.