Sertaç Ak

Professional Positions:

Administrative Duties:

-Aksaray Community Mental Health Centerfounding physician in charge, 2011-2014

-Deputy Chief Physician, Aksaray State Hospital, 2011-2013

-Hacettepe University Stress Research Centerfounding Deputy Director, 2015 - present

-Member of the Residency Training Commission, Department of Mental Health and Diseases, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2017-2019

-Dean’s Office, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Year 5 Clerkship Coordinator for Mental Health and Diseases, 2016-2018

-Board Member of the Hacettepe University Substance and Alcohol Addiction Research and Application Center, 2019 - present

-Deputy Chief Physician, Hacettepe University Adult Hospital, 2022 -

Positions in Scientific and Professional Organizations:

1.Psychiatric Association of Turkey(Member of the Forensic Psychiatry Working Group, Member of the Qualification Executive Board)

2.Turkish Neurological and Mental Health Society(Member)

3.Ankara Medical Chamber (Member)

4.Member of the Patient Rights Scientific Advisory Board, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye

5.Chair of the Forensic Psychiatry Commission, Forensic Scientists Association

6.Chair of the Scientific Board, Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye

Courses Attended - Certificates Received

1.CIDI Course Certificate of Attendance, Prof. Dr. Cengiz Kılıç (2007).

2.Supervision of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Prof. Dr. Kazım Yazıcı (2005-2010).

3.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training and Supervision, Prof. Dr. Elif Barışkın (2006-2009).

4.Course on Understanding Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Treatment, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur (2007).

5.Family and Couples Therapy Course, Specialist Dr. Murat Dokur (2008).

6.Psychosocial Skills Training Course for Patients with Schizophrenia, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yıldız (2009).

7.Forensic Psychiatry Course, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sercan, Specialist Dr. Hüseyin Soysal (2009).

8.Psychiatric Association of Turkey Certificate of Professional Competence (2012)

9.Hacettepe University Faculty of Education Training of Trainers Certificate (2014)

10.Certificate in Expert Witness Practices in Lawsuits Arising from Medical Errors (Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Türkiye - European Union Joint Project) (2015)

11.Course on Preparing Criminal Responsibility Reports, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Öncü, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Eşsizoğlu (2017).

12.Basic Expert Witness Course, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Türkiye - Hacettepe University Faculty of Law (2018).

Future Plans and Potential Contributions to Psychiatry

-To conduct brain imaging and genetic linkage and association studies related to blood-injury phobia

-To complete a doctoral degree related to Forensic Psychiatry and, by practicing forensic psychiatry in an academic setting, to contribute to the emergence of formal Forensic Psychiatry training in Türkiye

-To contribute to the institutionalization of Forensic Psychiatry in Türkiye on a scientific basis and to take Turkish Forensic Psychiatry further on the international stage

-To make the subcutaneous naltrexone implant, the strongest known treatment for alcohol and heroin dependence, widespread in our country, and to produce naltrexone pelletsdomesticallyso that they become an exportable product

Undergraduate and graduate courses taught

1. Twelve-Month Use of Mental Health Services: Results from the World Mental Health Türkiye Survey Türkiye’de On İki Aylık Ruh Sağlığı Hizmeti Kullanımı: Türkiye Ruh Sağlığı Profili-2 Araştırması SonuçlarıKILIÇ C., Uluğ Ö. Ş., BAĞCAZ A., Ulusoy Kaymak S., Zhang A., AK S., et al.Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, cilt.37, ss.192-204, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
2. Prevalence, Persistence, and Severity of 12-Month and 30-Day DSM-5 Disorders in the Turkish World Mental Health Survey Türkiye Ruh Sağlığı Profili-2 Araştırması’nda 12 Aylık ve 30 Günlük DSM-5 Bozukluklarının Yaygınlığı, Süregenliği ve ŞiddetiKILIÇ C., Üstün B., Uluğ Ö. Ş., AK S., Ulusoy M., Kamişli S., et al.Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, cilt.37, ss.180-191, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
3. Safety of lorlatinib in ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer and management of central nervous system adverse eventsKilickap S., AK S., Dursun O. U., ŞENDUR M. A. N., Karadurmus N., Demirci U.Future Oncology, cilt.19, sa.29, ss.2003-2012, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
4. Valproate, obesity and other causes of clozapine poor metabolism in the context of rapid titration may explain clozapine-induced myocarditis: A re-analysis of a Turkish case series El valproato, la obesidad y otras causas de metabolismo deficiente de la clozapina en el contexto de una titulación rápida de las dosis pueden explicar la miocarditis inducida por clozapina: un nuevo análisis de una serie de casos turcaERTUĞRUL A., ANIL YAĞCIOĞLU A. E., Ağaoğlu E., Karakaşlı A. A., AK S., YAZICI M. S., et al.Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental, cilt.15, sa.4, ss.281-286, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
5. Do Changes in Body Shape Due to Pregnancy Lead to Cosmetic Surgery? A Cross-Sectional StudyUlubasoglu H., Bakay K., GÜVEN D., AK S., YAĞMUR Ç., Hatirnaz S., et al.ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GEBURTSHILFE UND NEONATOLOGIE, cilt.226, sa.4, ss.251-255, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
6. Antidepressant awareness and stigmatizing attitudes toward depression and antidepressants, a comparison between first and sixth-year medical studentsNalcakan A. D., Sahin E. A., YALÇINKAYA O. K., AK S.INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY, cilt.68, sa.2, ss.316-323, 2022 (SSCI, Scopus)
7. Anxiety, depression and concerns of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemicAKGÖR U., FADILOĞLU E., SOYAK B., ÜNAL C., ÇAĞAN M., TEMİZ B. E., et al.ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, cilt.304, ss.125-130, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
8. A Forensic Psychiatric Perspective on the Draft Mental Health Act of Turkey in Light of Similar Laws and Practice in a Foreign JurisdictionAK S., Arikan R.TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI, cilt.32, sa.1, ss.51-55, 2021 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
9. Perspectives, fears and expectations of patients with gynaecological cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Pan-European study of the European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe)GÜLTEKİN M., AK S., AYHAN A., Strojna A., Pletnev A., Fagotti A., et al.CANCER MEDICINE, cilt.10, sa.1, ss.208-219, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
10. MacArthur Tedaviye Karar Verme Yeterliliğinin Değerlendirilmesi Aracının Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenirliği: Şizofreni Hastalarında Yeterliliğin BağıntılarıERDEN AKİ Ş. Ö., AK S., MUTLU E., KARAKAŞLI A. A., GÜREL Ş. C.NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI, cilt.58, sa.4, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
11. DRUG ERUPTION AFTER SUSTAINED-RELEASE NALTREXONE PELLET IMPLANTATIONAK S., GÜREL Ş. C.TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.146-147, 2020 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
12. The Effect of Life Skills Training on Functioning in Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled TrialABAOĞLU H., Mutlu E., AK S., AKI E., ANIL YAĞCIOĞLU A. E.TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI, cilt.31, sa.1, ss.50-58, 2020 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
13. A comparative study of detection of myocarditis induced by clozapine: With and without cardiac monitoringANIL YAĞCIOĞLU A. E., ERTUĞRUL A., KARAKAŞLI A. A., Ağaoğlu E., AK S., KARAHAN S., et al.Psychiatry Research, cilt.279, ss.90-97, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
14. Charleston Psikiyatriye Ayaktan Başvuran Hastalarda Memnuniyet Anketinin Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenilirlik ÇalışmasıAK S., GÜREL Ş. C.Fırat Tıp Dergisi, cilt.23, ss.124-127, 2018 (TRDizin)
15. Do Antiepileptic Drugs Used During Electroconvulsive Therapy Impact Treatment Process?Ak S., Yalcin N.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, cilt.38, ss.344-348, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
16. Üniversite Hastanesi mi Bölge Ruh Sağlığı Hastanesi mi?Ayaktan Başvuran Psikiyatri Hastalarını Hangisi Daha Fazla Memnun Ediyor?GÜREL Ş. C., AK S., TURGUT E., SÖNMEZ Y. E.Hacettepe Sağlık İdaresi Dergisi, cilt.21, ss.347-354, 2018 (Hakemli Dergi)
17. Does Gender Affect the Relationship Between Anxiety Sensitivity and Social Anxiety?AK S., KILIÇ C.TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI, cilt.28, sa.4, ss.240-245, 2017 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
18. Cinsiyet Anksiyete Duyarlılığı ve Sosyal Anksiyete Arasındaki İlişkiyi Etkiliyor mu?AK S., KILIÇ C.Türk Psikiyatri Dergisi, cilt.28, ss.240-245, 2017 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
19. Columellar Scar Perception in Open Rhinoplasty. Interplay of Scar Awareness, Body Cathexis and Patient SatisfactionYAĞMUR Ç., AK S., ENGİN M. S., Evin N., KELAHMETOĞLU O., Akbas H., et al.AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, cilt.41, sa.1, ss.153-160, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
20. Nasoalveolar moulding NAM treatment for cleft babies A survey of caretakers experiences and overall satisfactionKAYA D., AKSU M., AK S., KARAKAYA KARABULUT J., TANER T., KOCADERELİ İ.Clinical Dentistry and Research, cilt.40, ss.95-106, 2016 (TRDizin)
21. Anxiety and depression conditions do not influence postoperative satisfaction in breast reduction patientsYagmur C., AK S., Engin M. S., Yildirim K., GÜMÜŞ M., Kucuker I., et al.Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), cilt.33, sa.4, ss.195-198, 2016 (Scopus)
22. Önemli Bir Sağlık SorunuAK S., HANCI İ. H.Adli Bilimler Dergisi, cilt.15, ss.35-36, 2016 (Hakemli Dergi)
23. Quetiapine Treatment for Self-Mutilation in Chorea-Acanthocytosis A Case ReportAK S., GÜREL Ş. C., Bas D. F., Yagcioglu A. E.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, cilt.35, sa.2, ss.208-209, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
24. The Validity and Reliability Study of MBPI (Multidimensional Blood/Injury Phobia Inventory)AK S., AK H. B., KILIÇ C.TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI, cilt.25, sa.1, ss.42-49, 2014 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
25. Anxiety sensitivity: Another reason to separate dental fears from blood-injury fears?KILIÇ C., Ak S., AK H. B.JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS, cilt.28, sa.2, ss.280-282, 2014 (SSCI, Scopus)
26. Escitalopram-induced Parkinsonism.Ak S., Yagcioglu A. E.General hospital psychiatry, cilt.36, sa.1, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
27. Çatışma Dönemi ve Özkıyım Girişimi İlişkisi, Hakkari DeneyimiAK S.Türk Psikiyatri Dergisi, cilt.25, ss.221-2, 2014 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
28. Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Electroconvulsive Therapy Among Medical Students, Psychology Students, and the General PublicAki O. E., Ak S., Sonmez Y. E., DEMİR B.JOURNAL OF ECT, cilt.29, sa.1, ss.45-50, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
29. Two Otolaryngologic Cases of Munchausen's SyndromeYorgancilar E., DEMİR B., AK S., TOPÇU İ., SENNAROĞLU L.TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI, cilt.32, sa.4, ss.1179-1182, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
30. Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Elektrokonvülsif Tedavi İle İlgili Bilgi Düzeyleri ve Tutumlarının Bu Tutumlara Eğitimin Etkisinin DeğerlendirilmesiERDEN AKİ Ş. Ö., AK S., YUNUS EMRE S., DEMİR B.Güncel Psikiyatri ve Psikonörofarmakoloji, cilt.2, ss.21-27, 2012 (Hakemli Dergi)

1. Psikiyatri Servisine Yatırılarak Klozapin Başlanan Hastaların Sosyodemografik ve Klinik Özellikleri ve İlacın Kesilmesine Neden Olan Yan Etkiler.Ağaoğlu E., KARAKAŞLI A. A., AK S., ERTUĞRUL A., ANIL YAĞCIOĞLU A. E.54. Ulusal Psikiyatri Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, 2 - 06 Ekim 2018, cilt.29, ss.118, (Özet Bildiri)
2. Şiddet Suçunun Genetik Bir Kökeni Olabilir mi?AK S.III. Uluslararası Adli Hemşirelik ve II.Adli Sosyal Hizmet Kongresi, 12 - 14 Ekim 2017, (Özet Bildiri)
3. Munchausen by Proxy SendromuAK S.II. Uluslararası Adli Hemşirelik Kongresi, Kırıkkale, Türkiye, 3 - 04 Kasım 2016, (Özet Bildiri)
4. Social anxiety in medical students A five year follow upAK S., KILIÇ C.European Congress of Psychiatry, 6 - 10 Nisan 2016, (Özet Bildiri)
5. Uyuşturucu Madde Bağımlılarının Tedavisine Hukuki YaklaşımAK S.Uyuşturucu İle Mücadele Çalıştayı, Türkiye, 9 - 11 Şubat 2015
6. Psychiatry in Low Density War Region: Hakkari ExperienceAK S.8th International Psychological Trauma Meetings, 5 - 07 Aralık 2014, (Özet Bildiri)
7. Experiences of Mothers of Cleft Lip And Palate Babies Treated With Nasoalveolar MouldingAKSU M., KAYA D., AK S., TANER T., KOCADERELİ İ.87th Congress of The European Orthodontic Society, 19 - 23 Haziran 2011, (Özet Bildiri)
8. THE EFFECT OF LIFE SKILLS TRAINING ON FUNCTIONING IN SCHIZOPHRENIA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALABAOĞLU H., Mutlu E., AK S., AKI E., ANIL YAĞCIOĞLU A. E.
9. Türkiye Ruh Sağlığı Profili-2 Çalışmasının Hazırlık AşamalarıAK S.
10. THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL PHARMACIST IN DRUG EDUCATION FOR INCREASING COMPLIANCE WITH DRUG THERAPY IN THE PERIOD OF DISCHARGE WITH THE DIAGNOSIS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM DISORDERSYALÇIN N., ÇELİKER A., GÜREL Ş. C., AK S., YAZICI M. K.

1. Nörofizyolojik Bulgular ve Hayvan ModelleriAK S., ULUĞ B. D.