
Introduction
In the Department of Psychiatry, we specialize in treating a matter of brain and mind. Mental illness often results in a variety of symptoms that can cause problems in your daily life. If you are experiencing a mental health concerns, you might need immediate assistance. We provide appropriate treatments and supports after initial assessment and orientation by taking each person's history.
The department offers mental health care for high school students and older. Junior high school students and the below are in principle supported by the Department of Pediatrics. However, junior high school students with a suspicion of developmental disorders including autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be exception and be accepted in our Department. We keep close contact with pediatrician specialized in neurology, and have a regular meeting with them to optimize diagnostic assessment and treatment.
Patients with dementia will be supported in either the Department of Neurology or Psychiatry. We recommend to visit the Department of Psychiatry if mental symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, aggression and impulsiveness are seen besides cognitive impairments or memory complaints.