Courses

• Research Methods and Psychometrics in Trauma Studies
• Community Mental Health Approaches in Disasters
• Health System in Türkiye 

Certificates

Epidemiology (USA, Boston University School of Public Health)

Clinical Research (USA, Harvard University,  School of Public Health)

Research Ethics (USA, Harvard University,  School of Public Health)

Agricultural Medicine (USA, University of Iowa, School of Public Health)

Supervised Theses

• Ceyda Gezgen (2026). Examination of the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma Among Individuals Who Migrated from Former Yugoslavia to Türkiye: A Qualitative Study, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Dilan Güneş Özcan (2025). A Holistic Intervention Program Proposal to Support the Mental Well-Being of Children Growing Up in Boarding Schools Due to Parental Loss, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Melisa Avcılar (2025). Evaluation of Protective and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Adolescents from a Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Based Perspective, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Ezgi Bekil Pekin (2025). Psychometric Evaluation of the Trauma-Informed Parenting Scale, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Büşra Uğur (2025). Post-Disaster Recovery: Impact Evaluation of a Workbook for Supporting Children’s Mental Well-Being for Adults in Hatay Province, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Armağan Meşhur (2025). Examination of Situations that Re-traumatize Individuals Directly Affected by the February 6, 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Daşlı Çetin (2024). Examination of the Relationship Between Xenophobic Attitudes of Healthcare Workers Toward Displaced Migrants and Cultural Intelligence, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Uzun Deniz Ceren (2024). Examination of Social Media Exposure to the February 6 Kahramanmaraş-Centered Earthquakes in Terms of Secondary Traumatization, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Kalyoncu Sare (2023). Emotional and Behavioral Problems of High School Adolescents During the Normalization Phase of the Pandemic and Related Factors, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Koçak Deniz (2023). Comparison of the Effects of Emotion Regulation Skills and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies on Post-Traumatic Growth During the Pandemic, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Meydaneri Elif (2023). Secondary Traumatization and Related Factors Among NGO Workers in the Kahramanmaraş-Centered Earthquakes, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Tarhan Umut (2022). Mental Symptoms and Related Factors Among Young People Aged 18–24 During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Yıldız Nazlı (2022). Examination of the Relationship Between Stress Symptoms and Family Protective Factors Among Young People Aged 18–25 During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Yavuz Bahar (2022). Post-Traumatic Growth and Related Factors Among Individuals with Disabilities, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Dirik Cemre (2022). The Relationship Between Observed Stress Symptoms, Cyberbullying, and Parenting Styles Among Adolescents During the Pandemic, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Demirel Ecem (2022). Evaluation of Traumatic Reactions Experienced by Young Adults During the Pandemic Process from the Perspective of Object Relations Theory, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Taş Havvanur (2022). Postpartum Depression During the Pandemic and Related Factors, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Çelen Özge (2022). Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Factors Among Emergency (112) Personnel, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.

• Samancı Öncel Leyla (2021). Evaluation of Sexual Abuse Cases Applying to a Social Service Center in Terms of Trauma-Informed Service Provision, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Eriş Barış (2021). Examination of the Relationship Between Childhood Traumatic Experiences and Cancer, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Saç Batuhan (2021). Validity and Reliability of the Trauma-Sensitive Aggressive Humor Scale in Adolescents, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Akbay Safi Sena (2021). Post-Traumatic Growth and Related Factors Among Adult Syrian Refugees Living in Turkey, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Tuncer Süheyla Betül (2020). The Effect of Traumatic Experiences of Substance-Dependent Individuals and Their Parents on the Addiction Treatment Process, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute, Applied Mental Health Master’s Program in Trauma and Disaster Studies.
• Eşigül Yaghmaei Sema Nur (2019). Psychological Resilience of Young Seasonal Agricultural Workers and Related Factors, Istanbul Bilgi University – Graduate Programs Institute.
• Akpirinç Sami (2013). Frequency of Acute Injuries in Agricultural Work and Person/Environmental Factors in Villages of Şanlıurfa City Center, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• Yavuz Hasret (2013). Risky Health Behaviors in Agriculture and Related Factors, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• Er Gülistan (2011). Attitudes of Health Personnel Toward Cases with Suicide Attempts; Scale Development, Validity and Reliability Study, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• Dağdeviren Zeynep (2010). Health Promotion Behaviors of High School Students in Şanlıurfa City Center and Related Factors, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• Ak Dilek (2007). Prevalence of Mental Disorders and Related Factors Among Women Aged 15–49 in the Şanlıurfa Education Health Center Region, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• İnakçı İbrahim Halil (2007). Evaluation of Vaccination Coverage Rates and Related Factors Using the Lot Quality Technique in Şanlıurfa Province, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• Kırmızıtoprak Evin (2007). The Effect of Peer Education on Young People’s Knowledge and Behaviors Regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Safe Sexual Life, Harran University – Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health.
• Kara Burcu (2015). Neurological and Psychiatric Symptoms and Related Factors Among Employees Working at Plant Protection Product Sales Points in Şanlıurfa, Harran University – Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health.
• Koçakoğlu Şenay (2007). Evaluation of Tuberculosis Cases Followed in the Şanlıurfa Central Tuberculosis Dispensary Between 2001–2006, Harran University – Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.

Awards

• First Prize Award for Oral/Poster Presentation at the Public Health Congress (twice)
• Publication Incentive Awards from The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
• Selected as a “Changemaker” in the Sabancı Foundation Changemakers Program (2008)
• Prime Ministry of Turkey Şanlıurfa Human Rights Award (2007) 

Projects Conducted

• Trauma-Informed Postpartum Depression Prevention Program in the Earthquake Region (Istanbul Bilgi University Scientific Research Projects (BAP) – Project No: 2023.02.002; TÜBİTAK /1002-B Project No: 424K188), July 2024–2025 (Researchers: Perihan Güner, Büşra Uğur, Zehra Kobu).
• Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Women and Related Factors in Şanlıurfa, Other Official Institutions and Organizations, 03/02/2008 – 04/12/2008 (International).
• Health Promotion Program for Seasonal Agricultural Workers, Other (International), Researchers: Gül Hilali Neşe, Çelik Kezban, Ersin Fatma, Koruk Fatma, Yentür Doni Nebiye, Erçetin Yaşar Gözde, Dilmeç Fuat, Beyazgül Burcu, Mıhçıokur Sare, Köksal Mete, Nazlıcan Ersin, Güler Mehmet Nuri, 01/01/2011 – 31/12/2015 (International).
• Health Promotion Program for Syrians under Temporary Protection by the United Nations, Other Official Institutions and Organizations, Researchers: Yentür Doni Nebiye, Dilmeç Fuat, Köksal Mete, Ersin Fatma, Güler Mehmet Nuri, Akpirinç Sami, Yaşar Mehmet Murat, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 02/01/2015 – 30/08/2016 (International).
• Supporting Access of Syrian Refugees to Reproductive Health Services, Other Official Institutions and Organizations, Researchers: Hilali Neşe Gül, Ersin Fatma, Yentür Doni Nebiye, Güler Mehmet Nuri, Erçetin Gözde, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 01/01/2015 – 31/12/2015 (International).
• Development of a Health Literacy Program through the Adult Literacy Module in the GAP Region, Ministry of Development, 26/05/2014 – 26/05/2016 (National).
• Supporting Access of Syrian Refugees to Reproductive Health Services, Other Official Institutions and Organizations, Researchers: Nebiye Yentür Doni, Fatma Ersin, Fatma Koruk, 01/01/2015 – 31/12/2015 (International).
• Chloroquine Effectiveness and Knowledge-Behavior Study in Malaria, Other (International), Researchers: Mehmet Ali Kurçer, Fadile Yıldız Zeyrek, 07/11/2002 – 03/11/2003 (International).
• Development of a Health Literacy Program through the Adult Literacy Module in the GAP Region, Ministry of Development, Researchers: Ersin Fatma, Yentür Doni Nebiye, Menteş Gürler Ayşe, Usta Mehmet Emin, 26/05/2014 – 26/05/2016 (National).
• Health Research of Workers in Agriculture in the GAP Region, Ministry of Development, Researchers: İlker Kayı, Nebiye Yentür Doni, Fatma Ersin, Ayşana Zehra Keklik, Burcu Beyazgül, 14/11/2013 – 04/11/2014.
• Increasing Access of Seasonal Agricultural Worker Families to Public Services, Other Public Institutions (Excluding Higher Education Institutions), Researchers: Nebiye Yentür Doni, Sami Akpirinç, Mehmet Emin Tenekeci, 01/01/2016 – 26/06/2016 (National).
• Investigation of Persistent Organochlorine Residues in Breast Milk of Lactating Mothers Who Are Seasonal Agricultural Workers in Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman Regions, TÜBİTAK Project, Principal Investigator: Eroğlu Kafiye; Researchers: Şimşek Zeynep, Koruk Fatma, Daş Yavuz Kürşad, Gölbaşı Zehra, 15/10/2014 – 06/04/2016 (National).
• Neighborhood and Village Head Training Project for the Protection of the Rights of Women and Girls, Research Project, 14/01/2007 – 05/12/2007 (International).
• Mental Health of Children under Institutional Care, Research Project, 04/10/2004 – 04/01/2006 (National).
• Protection and Promotion of Health Rights of Seasonal Migrant Agricultural Workers through Mobile Health Services, Research Project, 07/01/2008 – 08/12/2009 (National).
• Youth-to-Youth Sharing Project, Research Project, 01/10/2009 – 12/01/2010 (National).
• Health Promotion Program for Seasonal Agricultural Workers, Other (International), Researchers: Köksal Mete, Hilali Neşe Gül, Nazlıcan Ersin, Dilmeç Fuat, Çelik Kezban, Güler Mehmet Nuri, Ersin Fatma, Gözükara Fatma, Yentür Doni Nebiye, Mıhçıokur Sare, Kara Burcu, Erçetin Yaşar Gözde, 01/01/2011 – 31/12/2015 (International).
• Support the Strengthening of the Foster Care System, Other (International), Consultant: Erol Neşe; Consultant: Şimşek Zeynep; Project Monitoring: Gürsoy Ahmet Yasin; Project Coordinator: Salmon Hugh; Deputy Coordinator: Long Sian; Consultant: Saçan Selvinaz; Project Monitoring: Erbaş Sultana, 03/06/2019 – 30/09/2020 (International).
• Health Literacy Project in the GAP Region, Ministry of Development, 20/05/2014 – 15/06/2016 (National).
• Project for Increasing Access of Seasonal Agricultural Workers to Public Services, Ministry of Development, 18/09/2015 – 10/07/2016 (National).