Burhanettin Kaya

Number of Turkish psychological patients triples in four years: Ministry

The number of Turkish citizens who have applied to undergo psychological treatment tripled between 2009 and 2013, official figures have shown.

Around 3 million people went to the doctor for psychological aid in 2009, with this figure rose to over 9 million in 2013, the Health Ministry said in a response to a parliamentary question.

Number of psychological patients triples in four years: Ministry

The number of people who have applied to undergo psychological treatment has tripled between 2009 and 2013, official figures have shown.

Around 3 million people went to the doctor for psychological aid in 2009, while this figure rose to over 9 million, the Health Ministry said in a response to a parliamentary question.