Struggling with mental illness can be a sensitive topic for anyone, especially when you have to reflect on previous mental illness episodes and plan for a future one. However, creating a mental health crisis plan will help you when you’re at your lowest. It’s a clear direction of how to properly take care of you...Read More

Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t happen overnight, and it often takes more than one approach. As the weeks, months, and years pass by, you’ll find that some treatments work well, and other just don’t meet your expectations. Wherever you are in your journey, meditation for addiction recovery can make all the difference. But...Read More

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot when discussing mental health treatments, but a lot of people aren’t sure what it really means. In this article, we’re going to answer that question once and for all: What is cognitive behavioral therapy? What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy...Read More

What is My Why My name is Megan Dillon, and I have been a Music Therapist at Georgetown for a little under two years. I relocated for this opportunity because mental health has always been a passion for me. I grew up a musician, and I have always been interested in mental health and the...Read More

Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual; it’s a family disease. Family and loved ones often suffer significantly when an individual is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Moreover, family history of substance abuse and emotional triggers create a complex relationship between an addict and their family members. Over time, families often start falling into roles as...Read More