Preliminary Exploration into the Practice and Mechanism of Vocal Exercise in Promoting Mental Health

Shuting Liang

doi:10.54097/qjp06q67

Authors

Shuting Liang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/qjp06q67

Keywords:

Vocal Practice, Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, Physiological Regulation, Practical Application

Abstract

During the period of social transformation, the psychological pressure on the general public remains high, and non-pharmacological and easily accessible psychological adjustment methods are important supplementary forms of the social psychological service system. Vocal practice focuses on respiratory regulation, vocal training, and emotional expression, with both physiological exercise value and spiritual sustenance function. It is a daily psychological health maintenance method suitable for the entire population. This article relies on authoritative public health data and recognized physiological laws to sort out the core practical forms of vocal exercises that can be carried out by the public, clarify their actual effectiveness in relieving stress and regulating emotions, analyze their mechanisms from the dimensions of physiological-nerve regulation, psychological cognition, and social interaction, and construct a scientifically feasible practical plan that is suitable for the public. Research has shown that regular and moderate vocal practice can effectively improve negative emotions, regulate stress reactions, and enhance psychological adaptation levels. It has high promotional value in grassroots mental health promotion work and provides a low-cost, life-oriented implementation path for self-management of mental health for the whole population.

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