Depression Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Elvin Guliyev is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on combining medical treatments with psychological support.

• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) under Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Completed his specialist psychiatry residency at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in psychopharmacology, using medication effectively to manage complex mood disorders
• Performs holistic risk assessments and crisis intervention for patients requiring urgent mental health care
• Contributes to international psychiatry workshops to stay informed on the latest treatment protocols

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci is a dually trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. Her research-backed approach translates brain science into practical therapies for mood disorders.

• Holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Hacettepe University to better understand brain function
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help patients reframe negative thought patterns
• Specialises in trauma-focused therapy and mindfulness techniques for mood management
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and motivational therapy to improve patient engagement
• Practises at Turkey's first neuropsychiatric hospital with specialised brain health facilities

Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin leads the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialised unit focusing on women's mental health. She integrates psychiatric expertise with cognitive and behavioural therapies to manage complex depression and psychosomatic conditions.

• Lecturer at Üsküdar University Department of Psychology, training the next generation of mental health specialists
• Certified in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies for structured, goal-oriented mood management
• Publishes research in international scientific journals on psychosomatic and eating disorders
• Maintains fluency in English and French for seamless communication with international cases

Associate Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who pioneered the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant mood disorders.

• Specialises in TMS, a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy that helps patients who haven't responded to traditional medication
• Certified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related symptoms
• Completed psychodrama therapy training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute
• Extensive background in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Former branch director of Mental Health for the Kırşehir Provincial Health Directorate

Professor Alptekin Cetin is a specialist in mental health and psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, Turkey's first neuropsychiatric hospital. He completed his medical training and doctorate program at some of the country's most respected medical faculties.

• Earned his PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Graduate of the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a specialised brain hospital focusing on neuropsychiatry
• Focuses on clinical psychiatry and complex mental health doctorate research

Associate Professor Ceylan Ergul Arslan is a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in complex mental health cases.

• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Currently completing a PhD in mental health and neuroscience at Maastricht University
• Previously served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• Focuses on addiction and psychosis – including depression linked to co-occurring disorders
• Published researcher investigating the epidemiology of severe mental health conditions

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus graduated from the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) in 2008. She then served at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital from 2008 to 2010.

She focuses on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and Asperger syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She also treats developmental delays, anxiety, and OCD. Her training includes CBT (basic and supervision) for children and adolescents. She is trained in child-centered and CBT play therapy, and in filial therapy with structured play and art. She holds international certification in schema therapy.

Her thesis examined bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD. She has published articles in national and international journals on ADHD, autism, and internet addiction. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Psychiatric Association, the Child and Youth Mental Health Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan by providing early diagnosis training for family physicians.

Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.

Yerli ve yabancı dergilerde yayınları vardır. Biri ulusal, biri uluslararası olmak üzere iki kitap bölümünün yazarıdır. Bir ulusal ve bir uluslararası poster ödülü sahibidir. Yürütücüsü olduğu bir ve araştırmacısı olduğu bir TÜBİTAK‑3001 projesini tamamladı. Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi’nin (2010‑) ve The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences’ın (2015‑) yayın kurulu üyesidir. TTB ve Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği üyesidir. NPFUAM Yönetim Kurulu üyesidir. TPD Nörobilim ile Psikofarmakoloji ve Somatik Sağaltımlar Çalışma Birimleri’nde görev yapmaktadır.

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist. She completed her residency in 2020 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Her thesis examined the clinical and cognitive effects of a computer-assisted cognitive improvement method in people with opioid use disorder.

She completed her state service at Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital from October 2020 to June 2022. She provided AMATEM outpatient and inpatient care from April 2021 to June 2022. She has worked at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM clinic since June 2022.

Professional interests include addiction, anxiety disorders, cognitive remediation, dynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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.

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is the founder of NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and a leading authority on innovations in psychopharmacology for treatment-resistant mood disorders.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology – using targeted medication to manage severe stress and chemical imbalances
• Leads a multidisciplinary team at Europe's second-best neuropsychiatry hospital
• Authored over 150 research articles and 45 chapters on psychiatric care
• Recipient of the Golden Axon Leadership Award for contributions to brain health
• Rector of Uskudar University and a published expert with 1 million books sold