As a music therapist, I know how a good song can get you through lockdown

While lockdown measures may have cut some people off from their usual coping mechanisms and routines, the right song can be therapeutic in a crisis (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61) In these challenging times of fear and isolation it is difficult to comprehend the sheer scale of the mental health crisis we face. People are detached from friends, family, work and the world outside their homes. As a music therapist I have also had to adapt to make sure those who are in need are not left without support due to social distancing. That means making sure all my clients can access therapy sessions remotely, when I would normally see them at North London Music Therapy, where I work. In the midst of...