Psychiatry

Mental health is one of the important factors that directly affects quality of life and overall health. Many factors, from stress and difficulties that may be encountered at different periods of life to serious mental health problems, can affect mental health. In the Department of Psychiatry at Yeditepe University Hospitals, studies are carried out for the evaluation of problems affecting mental health.

What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is a specialty field concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health problems. Processes related to mental health are evaluated holistically in the field of psychiatry.

What Does Psychiatry Deal With?

In the Department of Psychiatry, individuals' emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms are evaluated. Various mental health problems such as stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and addiction in people's lives are addressed.

What Services Are Provided in the Department of Psychiatry?

In the Department of Psychiatry, various services are provided for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals' mental health problems, and treatment plans appropriate to their needs are created. These services are as follows:

Psychiatric Evaluation and Diagnosis: Psychiatrists perform comprehensive evaluations to make an accurate diagnosis by taking into account patients' medical history, symptoms, and living conditions. These evaluations are important for understanding the underlying causes of mental health problems.
Medication Treatment: Psychiatrists may prescribe medication treatment in appropriate cases. Experts regularly follow up patients to ensure that medication treatment is applied effectively and safely.
Psychotherapy (Talking Therapy): Psychiatrists: By organizing therapeutic sessions with individuals, they help them understand and cope with the causes of mental health problems. Various therapy methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, family therapy, and group therapy are used.
Crisis Intervention: In psychiatric emergencies, psychiatrists intervene quickly to provide support and guidance to individuals. In situations such as suicidal thoughts, acute anxiety attacks, or psychotic symptoms, it is important to provide emergency assistance.
Rehabilitation and Support Services: Rehabilitation and support programs for individuals with chronic mental health problems help improve daily living skills, find employment, and social [integration]. Mental health is an important part of public health, and the efforts of psychiatrists help people lead happier and healthier lives.