The Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases (Child Psychiatry) is a branch of medicine that evaluates the mental, emotional, social and behavioral development of the individual from birth to adolescence and diagnoses, treats and monitors mental problems.
Our hospital unit aims to support the psychological development of children and adolescents with a holistic approach, taking into account their individual characteristics; it conducts comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the family, school and community.
Diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, evaluation of developmental delays
Anxiety disorders, phobias, separation anxiety
Depression, adjustment disorders, behavioral problems
Adolescent issues, identity development, and risky behaviors
Eating disorders, tic disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Specific learning disabilities and academic achievement problems
Family communication problems, parental counseling
Psychometric and developmental tests (WISC-R, Denver II, etc.)
The treatment process is planned with a multifaceted structure that includes individual therapy, family counseling, medication, and school collaboration.
Our department offers medical school students and physicians undergoing specialization training:
Child psychiatric examination methods
Psychopathology education according to developmental periods
Child abuse, trauma and crisis management issues
Clinical case presentations, case discussions
Scientific research and publication support
offers.
Additionally, contributions are made to school-based mental health projects and community awareness activities.
As the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases:
Supporting the individual development of each child,
Preventing mental problems from becoming chronic through early diagnosis and intervention,
Based on family-school-community collaboration,
We provide services with an inclusive approach based on ethical and scientific values.
Our aim is to provide reliable, scientific and compassionate support to children and young people so that they can continue their spiritual development in a healthy way.
