The staff of medical services carries out their work diligently and confidentially, paying special attention to the problems of the patients in accordance with patients’ rights. As The World Health Organization (WHO) states, "health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity", we, too render our service conscientiously.

A nurse is on duty at the preparatory school as well as 2 GPs, while a nurse and a psychologist are in service at the medical centre of the university between 08.30-12.00 and 13.00-17.00.

Employees who want medical treatment are required to hand an Inspection Request Form which is given by their superiors at their departments. Patients are inspected and treated for their illnesses at the Medical Service Unit. If necessary, patients are transferred to hospitals giving advanced treatment.

Prescriptions are written on the health record cards of the university personnel and staffs are authorized to hand in a medical report which is limited to 2 days. University students who need medical treatment are inspected and their prescriptions are written afterwards.

Medical reports are written by the Medical Service Unit’s doctor if it is necessary. Students' reports are to be sent to their departments after being checked and approved in accordance with the university regulations. In order to complete the regulations, the medical reports have to be given by private or governmental hospitals within Ankara province, during the academic period, and on holidays these reports have to be submitted by private or governmental hospitals outside Ankara province. Furthermore, the reports have to be handed in within 7 days after the deadline.

Preventive Medical Services

1. Students and personnel are vaccinated against the flu every year.
2. The personnel working in the nutrition units are inspected and scrutinized in order to prevent contagious diseases.
3. Information about contagious diseases which affect not only Turkiye but also the world is given to the personnel when requested.
4. Not only are the members of the sports teams at the university inspected but they are also given Sportsman’s/woman’s Medical Report.
5. Personnel from the medical unit are always available and are on duty during the matches played within the university campus.

You can get:

1. conscientious medical service and treatment.
2. confidential counselling and advice.
3. detailed information about your diagnosis and treatment.

Contact: Çankaya Üniversitesi Öðretmenler Cad. No:14 Yüzüncüyýl/Balgat
TELEPHONE: 0312 2844500 /184
Dr. Sýtký KESEDAR: 4096
Nurse Hikmet ÇOÞKUN: 4119
Preparatory School Nurse Sevgi KERMEN: 4199420

Psychological Counselling is a professional help process given to you by accredited people in order to discover yourself, clarify issues and find effective ways of dealing with whatever obstacles are impeding your success and your relationship in your environment.

1. Psychological counselling is only for those who have deep and intense personal problems.
2. Those who consult psychologists have weak characters.
3. Psychologists preach.
4. I can get rid of my problems within one session of therapy.
5. To change is effortless.
6. In the records or in transcripts a document is kept for those who applied for psychological counselling and this will disable us in job applications.

1. Psychological Counselling is for;

   • an individual who has the desire to get to know themselves.
   • someone who wants to have better relations with his friends and family.
   • the one who wants to cope with shyness.
   • the one who works on their own initiative.
   • the one who wants to cope with anxiety and stress.
   • the one who wants to express himself effectively
   • the student who has some difficulties in succeeding in school subjects..

2. People who apply for counselling are not weak, nonetheless, these are people who are aware of their own responsibilities for their life and who has taken the road in order to deal with the obstacles they have been facing.

3. A psychologist is not the one who gives you advice how you could solve your own problems. But he is the one who helps you about the process you are in and the trustworthy decisions you have made to accomplish your targets.

4. Change is not always that easy. Time and effort should be spent on it. Psychological counselling is not an overnight process, nor has the psychologist a magic stick.

5. One of the most important aspects of Psychological Counselling Services is confidentiality. Professional Counsellors at Counselling and Development offer counselling in the strictest of confidence. Nothing will be divulged to anyone outside the counselling session, unless you give expressed written authorization for the release of specific information.

*When you need somebody to talk to or share something but cannot tell anybody.
*When you have difficulties in communication.
*When you find it difficult to cope with everyday issues such as work or socialising, breaking up, aging, marriage, physical incapacity.
*When you want to strengthen yourself to cope with stress and anxiety.
*When you feel lonely and have the tendency to cry.
*When you feel anxious about tests and think you are unsuccessful because of this.
*When there is inefficiency in your academic career
*When you feel very anxious, depressed, sad, tired or angry

…then counselling may help you get back on track.

Self-willingness: students and the university personnel should apply to the counselling services with their own will.
Confidentiality: you will be listened to carefully, with respect and confidentiality in accordance with the university regulations.
Cooperation: The personnel cooperate on the matters concerning the students.
Mutual Trust:Psychological Counselling is built on the trust and respect between the student and the psychologist.
Worthiness: Each and every individual is worthy.
Sustainability: Continuance is essential.
Autonomy: As a principal, Psychological Counselling also depends on the student’s right to make his own decision.

Our objectives are to help our students’ adaptation to Çankaya University, and to inform them of stress management, methods of handling anxiety, building communication skills and efficient techniques on studying. In addition, individual and group sessions are made on different problems according to the demand of the students and personnel. The Psychological Counselling Service is ready for the students and personnel at Çankaya University with counsellors who will give you the time, space and support to explore issues which are important to you. He will listen to you carefully, with respect, confidentiality and concern for your well being.

The sessions are between 8.30-12.00 and 13.00-17.00 every weekday. An appointment is required before the sessions. In your first request, a pre-interview is made and then you will continue your sessions at the day and time (i.e. approximately 40-50 minutes per week) you decide on at the Psychological Counselling Centre serves at Çankaya University Health Centre.

Contact:Psychological Specialist Selma EREN ÞAKAR
Telephone: 0312 2844500 /185