Researchers examined the benefits of singing among people with mental health conditions (include) anxiety and depression.
They found people who took part in a community singing group improved their mental health and that the combination of singing and socializing was an important part of (recover).
The grassroots action runs weekly singing workshops for the people mental health conditions as well as the general public. It (original) began at a hospital in 2005, afterwards moved into the community. Around 120 people now attend four free workshops each week across Norfolk, two thirds of have had contact with mental health services.
The research project followed the group for six months and (undertake) interviews and focus groups with participants, organizers, and workshop (leader).
The report shows how singing and socializing gave participants feeling of belonging and wellbeing that often lasted a day or (many), as well as improved social skills and confidence.
