Science-based, human-oriented mental health service
Our Psychiatry Department is the medical unit that carries out the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of changes in emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Within the framework of the biopsychosocial approach of modern medicine; medical treatments (pharmacotherapy) and psychotherapeutic methods are used together to restore our patients' mental balance and increase their quality of life. All interviews are conducted in a safe environment within the framework of patient privacy and ethical rules.
Why Çakırtepe Hospital?
Privacy and Trust
The basis of psychiatric treatment is based on trust. All information shared by our patients is meticulously protected within legal and ethical boundaries.
Holistic Treatment Approach
When necessary, the underlying organic causes of the mental problem are investigated and treated in cooperation with our Psychologists, Neurology, and Internal Medicine specialists.
Individual Treatment Plan
The mental structure and life history of each individual are different. Therefore, instead of standard prescriptions, personalized treatment protocols are applied according to the needs of the person.
Mood Disorders
These are diseases characterized by long-term changes in a person's emotional state at a level that will affect daily life.
Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
Depression, which progresses with a constant state of sadness, loss of interest, low energy, and sleep disorders, can be treated with medication and therapy.
Bipolar Disorder
Follow-up and mood-stabilizing treatments are applied for this disease, where the person's mood alternates between periods of exuberance (mania) and depression.
Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
These are situations accompanied by intense anxiety and fear, impairing the daily functioning of the person.
Panic Disorder and Panic Attack
The treatment of panic disorder characterized by sudden intense attacks of fear, palpitations, and inability to breathe is successfully carried out.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Treatment is planned for obsessive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to relieve these thoughts.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
In this condition, which is accompanied by a constant and excessive state of worry, treatments aimed at controlling anxiety are applied.
Psychotic Disorders
It is a disease group where the connection with reality is broken, and perception and thought disorders are observed.
Schizophrenia
It is a chronic disease that causes deterioration in thought, perception, and behavior. It is aimed to preserve the functionality of the patient with medical treatment and social support.
Other Psychotic Conditions
Differential diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as brief psychotic disorder and delusional disorder are performed.
Geriatric Psychiatry
It is the management of mental and cognitive problems that emerge with advanced age.
Behavioral Problems Related to Dementia and Alzheimer's
The treatment of behavioral problems such as aggressiveness, sleep disorders, and suspiciousness accompanying forgetfulness disease is carried out in coordination with Neurology.
Geriatric Depression
The treatment of depression, which is common in old age but often overlooked as a "natural consequence of aging," is very important for the quality of life.
Department Doctors
Dr. Atila Gürgen
Psychiatry
