Research has offered the theory that music may be effective, when used in conjunction with a treatment plan, for improving behavioral and attention problems in children with epilepsy. In children who have epilepsy and experience complex partial seizures, some show difficulty controlling their behavior and staying focused on activities. (Semrud-Clikeman M; Wical B, 1999) Sumrund and Wical understood that epileptic children may have a predisposition to attention and behavioral problems, more than children who do not suffer from epilepsy. In a cross-sectional study conducted at the Neurology Clinic of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health with 100 epileptic children aged 6 to 10 years, 57% of the children had behavioral problems, and 32% of them were moderate to severe. (Piyasil V; Sriudomkajorn S; Suwanpairat J, 2008) For adolescents, dealing with epilepsy, education, and social situations can be difficult. Low self-esteem is a harsh consequence of the unexpected surrounding seizures and is detrimental to their lives. (Collins S, 2011) Without support, children can develop depression and feel alone if they feel that their peers are uncomfortable because of their health problems. By treating with music therapy to facilitate greater concentration and control, as well as reducing seizure episodes, patients can improve their depression more effectively by living a more productive and socially connected life. Historically, music has been effective in changing people's mood, behavior and health in uplifting ways. The first time music therapy was mentioned as a treatment in the United States was in an unsigned 1789 article in Columbian Magazine; however, it has been noted throughout history as… middle of the paper… background music while fifth graders were doing their homework. Journal of Educational Research, 80(1), 29-33Hallam S; Price J, (1997). Can the use of background music improve the behavior and academic performance of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties? British Journal of Special Education 25(2), 88-91Piyasil V; Sriudomkajorn S; Suwanpairat J. (2008). Behavioral problems of epileptic children at the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 91(3) 9-14Semrud-Clikeman, M. & Wical, B. (1999). Components of attention in children with complex partial seizures with and without ADHD. Epilepsy, 40(2), 211-215Sidorenko, V. N. (2000). Effects of medical resonance therapy: music in the complex treatment of epileptic patients. Integrative physiological and behavioral sciences, 35(3), 212-217.