- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Nuclear Issues and Defense
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Istanbul Medeniyet University
2017-2024
Medeniyet Üniversitesi Göztepe Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2020-2021
Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi
2017
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
2014-2016
Warneford Hospital
2014-2016
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
2013-2014
Pandemics can cause substantial psychological distress; however, we do not know the impact of COVID-19 related lockdown and mental health burden on parents school age children. We aimed to comparatively examine stress with different occupational, locational, status backgrounds.A large-scale multicenter online survey was completed by (n = 3,278) children aged 6 18 years, occupational (health care workers-HCW [18.2%] vs. others), geographical (İstanbul [38.2%] psychiatric (child a disorder...
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a new diagnostic category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 ( DSM-5) which replaces extends DSM-4 diagnosis feeding infancy or early childhood. There limited information as to characteristics patients with ARFID, its course prognosis treatment. We aim contribute available literature on ARFID by presenting this case. discussed young lady who responded well cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) successful...
Prior studies have reported that separation anxiety disorder (SEPAD) can continue into or may begin in adulthood. Association of SEPAD with other psychiatric disorders has been frequently examined, and high rates comorbidities found. The aim this study was to investigate the prevalence clinical correlation adult patients undergoing treatment for major depressive (MDD). sample comprised 100 outpatients. Participants underwent a DSM-5-based comprehensive assessment. Purposefully-designed...
Our study investigated factors associated with parental stress in the parents of children ADHD. A total 186 children, and without ADHD, were included. Acceptance Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), Parental Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF), Satisfaction Life Scale (SWLS) applied to both groups. Conners Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short (CPRS-RS) was given only case group. Analyses revealed AAQ-II CPRS-Oppositional subscales independent PSI-SF (p < 0.001). The psychological flexibility level...
Objectives: Schizophrenia is a common mental health condition associated with significant morbidity and excess early mortality. Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) occurs in about one three patients diagnosed schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to identify attitudes nationally representative sample psychiatrists towards pharmacotherapy TRS, the potential factors related their choice various regimens, investigate clinical outcomes different methods employed.Methods: Psychiatrists...
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with psychiatric symptoms (PS) challenging behaviour (CB) in adults intellectual disabilities, utilization services Turkey. Method Psychiatric Assessment Schedule for Adults Developmental Disorders Checklist‐Revised used PS a structured form other variables 771 participants. Results Of participants, 50.1% had 36.4% presented CB. Multivariate analysis revealed that higher level needs, better...
Objective The current study aims to examine the efficacy of an add-on dialectical behavior therapy skills training (DBT-ST) on adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). DBT-ST was applied online under pandemic conditions that occurred after had started.
Abstract The forensic and clinical need for better understanding of criminal offending in adults with ASD is increasingly recognized. To date, few studies have examined the differences similarities between offenders without respect to demographics, profiles, characteristics. This study, conducted Turkey, first conduct such as comparison using a national database files. Computerized search records 11,583 assessed January 1, 2012, 2022, responsibility by Turkish Council Forensic Medicine found...
Introduction Studies have shown that people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) develop mental illness at rates similar to or higher than general population1. Objectives There is no previous study on health of adults ID in Turkey. Aim The purpose this was investigate the prevalence and associated factors disorders Methods 151 participants aged 18 over were recruited from care homes, rehabilitation centers attending psychiatry outpatients for first time. Every participant underwent face...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been some difficulties in routine care of people living with HIV (PLWH).We aimed to evaluate impact on mental health PLWH and their use services. This study was conducted using face-to-face interview method outpatient clinic a university hospital, between 01.09.2020 30.11.2020. Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale survey instrument designed by researchers investigating socio-demographic data access services were used.The included 217 patients, 91.7%...
Post-traumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) is characterized by reaction to stressful life events, which are seen as unjust and a violation of basic beliefs. On 28 February 1997, so-called post-modern coup took place in Turkey, declaring ban on hijab had significant impact women's lives eliminating them from public sphere if they were wear hijab.The aim this study was assess the frequency PTED symptoms among woman victims after two decades, investigate its correlations. Embitterment also...
Purpose Psychiatrists are among the front‐line professionals involved in implementation of Deprivation Liberty Safeguards (DOLS). This paper aims to explore how safeguards perceived and practised amongst psychiatrists. Design/methodology/approach The authors carried out a postal survey 519 psychiatrists on their views experiences DOLS. Findings A total 171 (36 per cent) responded survey. Nearly three‐quarters participants had received DOLS training 81 cent individuals who believed that would...
Aim/background: There is a lack of psychometric instruments to measure psychopathology in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). This may lead underdiagnosis treatable psychiatric comorbidities this population. Psychiatric assessment schedule for adults developmental (PAS-ADD) Checklist was developed as screening tool designed lay people. The PAS-ADD created English and later on validated other languages, including French German. no available Turkish screen or detect symptoms ID. aim...
Aim: In the literature there has been growing interest in caregiving burden of adults with intellectual disability (ID), following increase life expectancy ID. There is no adequate data concerning this age group Turkey. study we aimed to determine family ID and investigate relationship between various clinical sociodemographic parameters. Materials Methods : One-hundred two their families were included study, all whom reached through polyclinics, rehabilitation centers, schools. The...