Depression Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Gunay Budagova specialises in child and adolescent mental health at Biruni University Hospital. She trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions for psychiatry.

• Focuses on dynamic psychiatry and attachment disorders in younger patients
• Treats adolescent anxiety disorders and associated sleep disturbances
• Member of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association of Turkey
• Manages mental health needs linked to ADHD and learning difficulties
• Expertise in infant mental health and early childhood development

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Iva Pervan delivers holistic care at the DARA Rehabilitation Center, combining clinical psychology with physical wellbeing to support mental health recovery.

• Specialises in integrating yoga and meditation into psychological treatment
• Focuses on mindfulness-based stress reduction as a tool for managing mood
• Uses grounding techniques to help patients build emotional resilience
• Works within a multidisciplinary team at a dedicated residential recovery centre

Dr Orhan Karaca is a senior psychiatrist at Turkey's JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, specialising in the management of complex mental health conditions.

• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental Health and Neurological Disorders Hospital – Turkey's largest psychiatric teaching centre
• Focuses on clinical psychiatry for patients with persistent mood disorders
• Experienced in hospital-based psychiatric care for acute and chronic cases
• Practises at Emsey Hospital, a multidisciplinary facility meeting international quality standards