How Spiritune is Using Music to Support Mental Health

Music has the power to shift our emotions, sharpen our focus, and even reduce stress. But what if music could be used in a more intentional, science-backed way to support mental health? That’s exactly what Spiritune, an innovative music technology company founded by Jamie Pabst, is doing.

Jamie, a board member of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), launched Spiritune with a clear mission: to modernize mental health using a scientific, music-based approach. With a background in finance and a personal connection to the therapeutic potential of music—her sister studied music therapy—Jamie saw an opportunity to bring evidence-based music interventions to a wider audience.

The Science Behind Spiritune

Spiritune isn’t just another music streaming service. It was designed with input from neuroscientists, music therapists, and composers to create playlists that are optimized for emotional regulation and cognitive focus. The app uses research-backed techniques from music therapy to curate music that helps listeners lower stress levels, improve mood, and increase productivity.

A recent peer-reviewed study led by Stanford and New York University researchers tested Spiritune’s impact. Their findings? Listening to Spiritune for just 10 minutes improved mood in 76% of participants. Not only that, but the study also showed that Spiritune was four times more effective than other music sources at reducing negative emotional states and was the only option tested that improved cognitive processing speed.

Expanding Access to Music-Based Mental Health Support

With a growing demand for mental health solutions, Spiritune is being embraced by companies looking to provide their employees with low-cost, engaging wellness tools. Organizations like Galileo Health, DexCare, and Crunch Fitness are already incorporating Spiritune into their mental health offerings, and the app is also being used in a VA-funded suicide prevention pilot for veterans.

While Spiritune is not a replacement for certified music therapy, it represents a powerful step forward in making music-based interventions more accessible. By harnessing the therapeutic power of music, Spiritune is helping people manage stress, regulate emotions, and build healthier daily habits.

IMNF and Spiritune: Advancing the Role of Music in Healthcare

At IMNF, we believe in the profound connection between music and brain health—something that our Executive Director, Dr. Concetta Tomaino, has spent decades researching and advocating for. As Spiritune’s lead music therapy advisor, Dr. Tomaino brings her deep expertise to the platform, ensuring that its approach is rooted in the principles of music therapy.

We’re thrilled to see Spiritune gaining recognition for its innovative work, including its recent feature in Fierce Healthcare. As we continue to explore new ways to integrate music into healthcare, aging, and wellness, partnerships like these help expand the reach and impact of music-based interventions.

To learn more about Spiritune and its groundbreaking approach to music for mental well-being, visit Spiritune’s website.