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In Chapter 1, the research introduces the increasing prevalence of depression and anxiety among the elderly population and positions "music therapy" as a promising 'non-pharmacological intervention'. The chapter outlines the research aims, objectives, and hypotheses, focusing on assessing music therapy's impact on mental health outcomes, particularly depression and anxiety. Chapter 2 presents a literature review, highlighting prior studies that demonstrate music therapy's potential to improve emotional well-being in elderly patients. It also identifies a gap in the quantitative research on 'music therapy's frequency and duration, particularly its role in reducing depression and anxiety. Chapter 3 details the research methodology, employing a quantitative approach through a structured Likert scale questionnaire distributed to 60 elderly patients. The data analysis, informed by a 'positivist philosophy' and a 'cross-sectional survey strategy', was conducted using statistical methods, including an independent 'sample t-test'. In Chapter 4, the data analysis confirms that 'music therapy' significantly reduces 'depression and anxiety' levels in elderly patients. The analysis supports both Emotional Regulation and Exposure and Habituation theories, emphasising music's role in emotional regulation and the cumulative benefits of repeated therapy sessions. Chapter 5 presents the results, showing significant improvements in mental health and emotional stability. Chapter 6 concludes that 'music therapy' is an effective treatment for elderly patients, and recommends increasing its accessibility, integrating it with other therapies, and conducting further research on long-term benefits.