Depression Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases – Dr. Ciftci combines neuroscience expertise with psychotherapy techniques.

• Specialized in Neuroscience at Hacettepe University
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
• Expert in Trauma and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Dr. Cetin specializes in mental health with advanced training from top Turkish universities, including a PhD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Master's Degree at Hacettepe University
• Earned a PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen specializes in depression and brings over 33 years of experience of psychiatry experience, with a focus on innovative treatment approaches.

• Completed advanced training in EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Expert in psychodrama therapy and psychoanalysis techniques
• Trained under leading psychiatric experts across various therapeutic methods
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialized psychiatric center

Dra. Anna Belmonte Ibáñez is a specialist in adult psychiatry at Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona). She is a member of PsiquiaTEK. She has over 10 years of experience in public mental health, outpatient care, and subacute hospitalization.

Accreditations: Degree in Medicine and Surgery (UAB, 1999–2005). Specialist in Psychiatry via MIR (Parc de Salut Mar, 2007–2011). She was Head of Service of the Subacute Psychiatric Hospitalization Unit at CAM (2016–2019). At Teknon since 03/2020.

Clinical scope: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation disorders, severe mental disorders, psychopharmacology, and hospital liaison psychiatry. She collaborates with Teknon’s ISADMU to support patients with inflammatory and systemic autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Gazi University. Dr. Yertutanol treats schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and addiction. She works at Turkey’s first JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Sits on the editorial boards of two medical journals since 2010.
• Completed two TUBITAK research projects on neurobehavioral science.
• Winner of national and international awards for her scientific research.
• Member of the NPFUAM Board and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey.

Associate Professor Ceylan Ergul Arslan specializes in psychosis and addiction, combining clinical practice with ongoing research for evidence-based depression treatments.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Currently pursuing doctoral studies in psychosis epidemiology in the Netherlands
• Works at Üsküdar University's Department of Mental Health and Diseases
• Recognized with the title of Associate Professor in Psychiatry
• Provides care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital's AMATEM department

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Dr. Selin Birgul Baran offers integrated care with nutrition and internal medicine specialists for comprehensive depression treatment at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Expert in treating depression with a holistic approach
• Unique access to nutritionist and internal medicine consultations
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and has 41 years of experience of experience in psychiatry.

• Specializes in stress-related disorders and psychopharmacology
• Author of over 1 million books sold worldwide
• Published 150+ research articles and 45 book chapters
• Recipient of multiple awards including the Golden Axon Leadership Award

Prof. Dr. Sermin Kesebir specializes in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies with 24 years of experience of experience.

• Expert in treating depressive disorders and bipolar disorders
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Post-graduation from İzmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Psychiatry Department

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Dr. Emine Yagmur Zorbozan is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine. She completed psychiatry specialty training in 2019 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital. Her thesis was a controlled study on substance addiction. It compared frontal functions in synthetic cannabinoid and opioid use disorders.

Her practice includes Elazığ Mental Health Hospital (closed psychiatry, AMATEM). She also worked at Bursa City Hospital (outpatient, inpatient, high-security forensic psychiatry). She served as a trainer-of-trainers for Driver Behavior Improvement programs with the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on computer-assisted cognitive improvement for opioid use disorder. She uses dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients.

• Experienced in AMATEM clinic outpatient and inpatient addiction care.
• Treats complex mental health conditions, including paranoia and depression.
• Expert in cognitive remediation and mood disorder management.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Specializes in sleep medicine and its connection to depression – Dr. Ken integrates advanced sleep treatments at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Focuses on sleep disturbances in mood disorders
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
• Works at the Excellence Center for Sleep Disorders
• Clinical instructor with expertise in psychopharmacology

Dr. Thititagul specializes in geriatric medicine with a focus on aging-related depression at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine
• Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician by International Board
• WHO-trained Master Trainer for Integrated Care of Older People
• Lecturer at Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in treating depression and related disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on comprehensive psychiatric care.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
• Treats a wide range of psychological disorders including anxiety and bipolar disorder