International Medical Center

Psychiatry Department

About the Department

The Department of Psychiatry is a specialized medical department dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of mental health conditions arising from psychological difficulties and brain function abnormalities in patients of all ages, excluding children.

The department addresses disturbances in thought processes, behavior, mood, emotions, and cognitive function, as well as broader issues related to social maladjustment, supporting patients in achieving and maintaining a healthy and balanced life.

In particular, the department provides specialized care for major mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and schizophrenia, as well as the management of dementia in older adults an increasingly important social and medical concern. Individualized treatment plans are developed to meet each patient’s unique needs.

Evidence-based treatment approaches, including psychological testing, counseling, pharmacotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, are utilized to improve symptoms and help patients regain emotional stability and social functioning.

The Department of Psychiatry at Sejong Hospital is committed to providing a safe and supportive clinical environment for patients and their families, contributing to improved quality of life through comprehensive, patient-centered care that spans prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Main Clinical Areas

1.Mood disorders
(including depressive disorders and bipolar disorder)
2.Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder
3.Sleep disorders
4.Dementia
(early screening and management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia)
5.Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
6.Psychiatric conditions in hospitalized patients
(delirium, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.)

Major Procedures & Surgeries

1.Supportive psychotherapy
2.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
3.Psychoeducation
4.Neuropsychological testing and cognitive function assessment
5.Autonomic nervous system function testing

Best

Integrated Care for Both Heart and Mind

We provide specialized evaluation and treatment for mental health conditions related to cardiac symptoms, including palpitations, anxiety, and sleep disorders.

Brain–mind integrated care system offeringprecise assessments and personalized recovery plans

6(수정완료).jpg — Individualized treatment programs tailored to mental healthconditions associated with physical illnesses

Focused therapeutic interventions to improve depression and anxiety,**supporting better quality of life and long-term recovery**

Fast

Rapid and Effective Response to Mental Health Crises

We assess anxiety symptoms that accompany cardiac issues quickly and provide early intervention to support faster recovery.

6_2주내수술(수정완료).jpg — Immediate response system for psychological crises,**enabling timely and appropriate intervention**

1_체계적진료(수정완료).jpg — Early detection and rapid management to preventsymptom progression and promote stabilization

당일검사.진료-연계-가능하여-치료까지의-시간단축(수정완료).jpg — Convenient appointment and consultationprocess for quick access to treatment

Trust

Trusted Care for Patients and Families

Through evidence-based treatment and long-term follow-up, we support safe, stable recovery for both emotional and cardiac-related mental health concerns.

Secure and confidential counseling environmentsupported by a robust privacy protection system

Continuous treatment and long-term monitoringto ensure sustained patient support

Personalized counseling and therapy provided in combination,**promoting patient-centered healing and recovery**

Department Location

Psychiatry Department

Eun Song Woo

Medical Field

Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment, General Psychiatric Care

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