Psychiatry

What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders related to a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychiatrists, who specialize in this field, assess an individual’s mental health and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Treatment methods in psychiatry may include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both. Conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders are among the many mental health issues that are addressed and managed within the field of psychiatry

Disorders Treated in Our Psychiatry Department

Disorders Depression

Depression is a mental health condition that causes persistent sadness, loss of energy, and lack of interest in daily activities. The diagnosis and treatment of depression and its related conditions are among the primary areas of focus in psychiatry.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders include conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), all of which involve excessive fear and worry. These disorders are evaluated and treated by psychiatrists.

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is characterized by a short attention span, difficulty focusing, impulsive behavior, and excessive activity. This condition is assessed and treated by psychiatrists through tailored therapy and medication plans.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

After experiencing a traumatic event, individuals may relive the incident through flashbacks or nightmares and may suffer from anxiety or sleep disturbances. Psychiatrists help patients manage and overcome these symptoms through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood swings ranging from elevated, energetic, or irritable moods to deep depressive states. These emotional fluctuations can significantly affect daily life. With appropriate psychiatric treatment, bipolar disorder can be effectively managed and stabilized.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness characterized by detachment from reality, hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It requires long-term psychiatric evaluation and multidisciplinary treatment.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) such as excessive concerns with symmetry, order, or counting, leading to repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.

Eating Disorders

Psychiatry addresses eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other conditions caused by psychological factors that affect eating habits and body image.

Sleep Disorders

Sleep-related problems such as insomnia (inability to sleep), hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), and sleep apnea can stem from psychological or emotional causes. Psychiatrists evaluate and determine the most appropriate treatment for these disorders.

Personality Disorders

Psychiatric care also includes the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, which affect the individual’s behavior, emotions, and interpersonal relationships.

Methods Used for the Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders

• Clinical Interview (Anamnesis)
• Physical Examination
• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Imaging Techniques