1 Why singing?
The world in song
Hard-wired to sing
2 Singing to survive
Mental health
Physical health
3 Case examples of singing as recovery
Case study 1
Singing as medicine
Case study 2
Skylarks
Case study 3
Singing saved my life!
4 Overcoming barriers to singing
Barriers to engaging with singing
What could help us overcome these barriers?
What can professionals do to help?
Considerations for group singing leaders and an example of singing session
5 Engaging in singing: useful links and further reading
Singing for Mums
Singing with and for children
Going to live music concerts
Listening songs/music
TV shows
Useful links.