Dr. Kathryn S Unkel M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2280 Sunset Dr Suite E Los Osos CA, 93402About
Dr. Kathryn Unkel is a psychiatrist practicing in Los Osos, CA. Dr. Unkel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Unkel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Unkel may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Unkel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1996
Provider Details
Dr. Kathryn S Unkel M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Kathryn S Unkel M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- ADHD in Children
ADHD usually develops during childhood, and there have been no cases of the condition occurring in adults who didn’t have it in their childhood. As a result, ADHD is best diagnosed and managed during childhood and for the rest of the life. When it comes to spotting ADHD symptoms in children, the...
- What Is a Sociopath? Definition, Characteristics, and Treatment
A sociopath is an individual who has a personality disorder, which is characterized by antisocial, deceitful, and manipulative tendencies. Sociopaths also lack empathy and usually have a hard time forming relationships. Most of the time they are irresponsible, and in worst cases, do not have a...
- Learning About the Beck Depression Inventory
Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are disorders that are different from each other, but people suffering from depression often have symptoms that closely resemble those of anxiety. The disorder, in fact, starts out as anxiety, and if not treated at the right time with the right diagnosis,...
- Cognitive Dissonance and How It Works
Cognitive dissonance definitionPsychologically speaking, cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort (stress) that a person undergoes when he/she goes through simultaneous contradiction of ideas, values, or beliefs when doing something that runs counter to one or more of the ideas, values, or...
- Xanax: Side Effects, Withdrawal Symptoms, & the Safe Way to Get Off the Drug
Xanax is a medication used to treat patients suffering from panic disorders, anxiety, and depression due to anxiety. Xanax is a part of the drug family or class benzodiazepines.Effects of this drug usually start within twenty-five minutes of taking it and provide relief for up to a few hours....
- What Are the Factors that Contribute to Autism?
The causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are still unclear. Even though research shows that genetic factors are predominate, they are not the one and only cause. In fact, it’s much more likely that there are multiple causes rather than just one.1. Genetic FactorsThere are multiple studies...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard Altesman M.D.1551 Bishop Street San Luis Obispo CA 93401
- Dr. Michael Henry Lisiak MD10333 El Camino Real Atascadero CA 93423
- Dr. Jeffrey Nelson Billett M.D.10333 EL CAMINO REAL ATASCADERO CA 93422
- Dr. Seth Cohen M.D.10333 EL CAMINO REAL ATASCADERO CA 93422
- Dr. June E Kramer MD1335 Johnson Ave San Luis Obispo CA 93401
- Dr. Michael David Mcgee M.D.10333 EL CAMINO REAL ATASCADERO CA 93422