Education Center and Blog
Below you will find educational articles and insights from Dr. McWilliams regarding various mental health topics and treatments
Featured Post on Mothership: A psychiatrist’s case for siding with Maelle in Expedition 33
Therapy and medication for depression produce similar results — but together, they're synergistic. Here's what the research shows and why it works.
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Do I Need Medication? Therapy? or Both? Here’s What The Research Tells Us
Therapy and medication for depression produce similar results — but together, they're synergistic. Here's what the research shows and why it works.
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Is it Depression or Burnout? How to Tell the Difference
Burnout and depression share many symptoms, but they have different causes and require different treatments. A psychiatrist explains how to tell them apart.
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Alcohol Is Disruptive To Sleep – Even If It Seems To Help
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it disrupts sleep architecture, suppresses REM sleep, worsens sleep apnea, and becomes habit-forming over time. A Columbia, MD psychiatrist explains why alcohol is not a sleep aid and what to do instead.
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Part II: How CBT-I Begins: Sleep Assessment and the Sleep Diary
CBT-I begins with a thorough assessment and two weeks of sleep diary data before any interventions start. A Columbia, MD psychiatrist walks through what the assessment covers, how sleep efficiency is calculated, and what to expect before treatment begins.
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