The purpose of this exploratory research study was to compare anxiety and depression levels reported by music majors and nonmajors at a small, private liberal arts university. Study participants completed the Burns Anxiety Inventory and Burns Depression Checklist. Anxiety and depression levels were significantly higher among music majors, and there was a strong, positive relationship between anxiety and depression. Regardless of major, self-reports were not affected by year in school. Implications for additional mental health resources and strategies for improving music major health and self-care are discussed, along with a need for increased music faculty awareness of perceived anxiety and depression leading to modified programs of study.

这项探索性研究的目的是比较一所小型私立文理大学的音乐专业和非专业学生报告的焦虑和抑郁水平。研究参与者完成了烧伤焦虑量表和烧伤抑郁检查表。音乐专业学生的焦虑和抑郁水平显着更高，焦虑和抑郁之间存在强烈的正相关关系。无论专业如何，自我报告都不受在校年份的影响。讨论了额外的心理健康资源和改善音乐专业健康和自我保健的策略的影响，同时需要提高音乐教师对感知焦虑和抑郁的认识，从而修改学习计划。