One of the biggest mental health issues people face is the stress and anxiety it can cause. It can also be the trigger for many of the physical health disorders experienced on a daily basis. Typically a normal response to situations that may be harmful, anxiety helps alert people to danger. But it is when the emotional response is elevated beyond the normal level that a prolonged disruption to daily life occurs. As stated in the Journal of Music Therapy, “anxiety is generally considered a negative emotional response to situations appraised as threatening” (Elliot, Polman, and McGregor 2011, p. 264) (as cited in Spielberger, 1989, p. 3 -17 ). At a cognitive level, anxiety can produce feelings of apprehension, unease, worry, and worry (Elliot et al. 2011) (as cited in Bourne, 2000). There are many techniques used to treat those suffering from stress and anxiety, including medications, biofeedback, and meditation. The main goal in using these techniques is to help the patient achieve relaxation so that the anxiety they are experiencing decreases. However, some techniques might introduce deep relaxation, a response that is not always required (Elliot et al., 2011) (as cited in Payne, 2000) such as when a musician or artist needs to reduce anxiety just before a show, or when a surgeon needs to calm down before a delicate surgery. The Journal of Music Therapy further noted that “there are cases in which it may be unrealistic to practice such techniques to the point where they are beneficial (for example, in the dentist's waiting room). Therefore, at least for some, more adequate interventions would be necessary. An alternative could be 'on-site' relaxation techniques” (Elliot et al...... half of article ...... inviting residents into the home." Canadian Journal of Music Therapy 17.1 (2011) : 55- 68. Academic research completed. EBSCO. Web. 23 October 2011. Montello, LM, & Coons, EE (1998). care. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 125(11).1497-9.Payne, RA (2000).Edinburgh: Churchill-Livingstone.Spielberger, CD (1989). of), Anxiety in Sports: An International Perspective (pp. 3-17). New York: Hemisphere Publishing Corporation. Trzcinski, J. (1994) Music Today: Poetry or Pornography Today.?, 56(7), 148.