Adolescent Psychology Department

The Adolescent Psychology Department provides outpatient assessment, treatment and intervention for young people's mental health, taking account of their development and needs. Its two clinicians are led by a chief physician who is also vice-chair of the Shandong Mental Health Association's hypnosis committee and deputy secretary-general of the Qingdao Psychological Society. The leader has led or participated in five approved research projects, received five national utility-model patents, published over 100 papers including three indexed in SCI, and served as chief editor of three books. The department has psychological assessment equipment and an environment designed for adolescents. It addresses depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders, sleep and stress-related disorders and somatic symptoms; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, tic disorders, adolescent emotional dysregulation, interpersonal communication difficulties, school refusal and internet addiction. Services also include mental health screening, psychological crisis intervention and developmental guidance. Care combines psychological assessment, medication, psychotherapy and family guidance, with standardized assessments, sandplay therapy and physical methods such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. The hospital states that these methods help improve psychological difficulties. It emphasizes compassionate care, privacy and services that avoid stigmatizing young people. The department integrates clinical care, research and teaching, sends key physicians for further training and conducts clinical research in adolescent mental health. It states its commitment to scientific, personalized care and the healthy development of young people. Hospital page edited June 17, 2026.