Depression Treatment in Turkey
About Depression
Key Highlights
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Provides holistic care by addressing both mental health and potential underlying physical health issues.Offers personalized treatment plans combining medication management and lifestyle counseling.Involves continuous monitoring and adjustment of treatment for optimal efficacy and minimal side effects.Focuses on improving daily functioning, energy levels, and overall quality of life.Coordinates care seamlessly with psychiatrists, therapists, and other specialists as needed.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness lasting more than two weeks.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities (anhedonia).
- Significant changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances (insomnia or hypersomnia).
- Fatigue, loss of energy, or feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt.
- Difficulty concentrating, indecisiveness, or recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
- Physical symptoms like unexplained aches or digestive issues with no clear medical cause.
How to prepare
- Prepare a detailed list of all current symptoms, their duration, and impact on daily life.
- Compile a complete medical history, including past mental health issues and family history of mood disorders.
- List all medications, supplements, and vitamins currently being taken.
- Be ready to discuss lifestyle factors such as sleep patterns, diet, exercise, and substance use.
- Consider bringing a family member or close friend for support and to provide additional perspective.
Risks & possible complications
- Potential side effects from antidepressant medications (e.g., nausea, weight changes, sexual dysfunction).
- Risk of serotonin syndrome (a rare but serious reaction) when combining certain medications.
- Possible initial increase in anxiety or suicidal thoughts when starting medication, requiring close monitoring.
- Risk of medication interactions with other prescribed drugs or supplements.
- Chance of incomplete response to initial treatment, necessitating plan adjustments.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Antidepressant medications may take 4-6 weeks to show full effect; consistent daily intake is crucial.
- Regular follow-up appointments (initially every 2-4 weeks) to monitor progress and adjust treatment.
- Incorporation of recommended lifestyle changes: regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and sleep hygiene.
- Engagement in psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy) as recommended.
- Development of a relapse prevention plan and identification of early warning signs for future episodes.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months for full symptom management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering depression in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for depression in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform depression. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for depression compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 6 – USD 33 | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Several weeks to months for full symptom management | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 41 – USD 246 | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Several weeks to months for full symptom management | Know More |
Top hospitals for Depression in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing depression.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Saanvi Williams, a 28-year-old junior architect,...
Saanvi Williams, a 28-year-old junior architect, had always been high-achieving but began to feel a profound emptiness after a series of personal setbacks, including a difficult breakup and losing a major project at work. For months, she experienced persistent low mood, anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure), crippling fatigue that made her late for work, and intrusive thoughts of worthlessness. She hid her struggles behind a polished exterior until her primary care doctor in Internal Medicine, Dr. Chen, noticed her weight loss and flat affect during a routine physical. Dr. Chen gently screened her for depression, diagnosed her with moderate Major Depressive Disorder, and recommended a combined treatment plan: starting a low-dose SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) medication and weekly psychotherapy. Saanvi was hesitant, fearing medication would change her personality, but agreed. The first two weeks on sertraline were rough with increased anxiety, but with Dr. Chen's support, she persevered. By week six, the mental 'fog' began to lift. Her energy slowly returned, and she could engage in therapy more effectively. In recovery, Saanvi learned coping strategies, gradually resumed her love for painting, and rebuilt her social connections. Emotionally, she journeyed from feeling broken and ashamed to understanding her depression as a treatable medical condition, not a personal failure. She now advocates for mental health awareness in her firm.