A review of "musiki ile tedavi (music therapy)" by Abdullah Cevdet

Aside from being natural, music reflects the natural human emotions, as well. Music, an important component of fine arts, affects emotions by mingling with human spirit. People listen to music when they are either sad or happy. In similar vein, music is used for treatment, as well. Having known the fact that it has positive effects on human psychology, music has been used in various treatments. Music was used as a method of treatment in Seljuq and Ottoman age; moreover, it was institutionalized when adopted by hospitals (Dar al-Shifa). The music used for treatment sets the corresponding rhythm, lyrics and melody pattern considering the particular treatment methodology of the disorder. The studies show that music therapy has been used and worked, even, with biological originated disorders. Abdullah Cevdet is one of our first doctors to use music as a health care. The study will present a review of "Music Therapy" written by Dr. Abdullah Cevdet to describe the use of music during the treatment. To this end, it is aimed to contribute to the literature by investigating which disorders music is used against.