Division of Psychiatry

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The psychiatric ward was officially completed and opened for use in May 1993. It is located on the first, second, and fourth floors of the hospital’s main building. The first and second floors house 59 beds for male acute patients, while the fourth floor contains 28 beds for female acute patients, as well as offices and meeting rooms. The total construction area is 4,829.04 square meters.

The ward includes protective rooms, consultation rooms, a psychological testing room, and an early intervention assessment room. The “M”-shaped building faces the Dakeng Mountains, offering excellent visibility, lighting, and ventilation. A spacious central garden provides patients with space for activities and relaxation.

The Zhongqing campus operates as a chronic psychiatric ward with 50 beds, located in a peaceful area of central Taichung. It also provides psychosomatic medicine outpatient services and child and adolescent psychological counseling.

The department collaborates with various government agencies to address sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide prevention, and psychiatric treatment. It also operates as the Taichung City Drug Harm Prevention Center for addiction treatment and alternative therapy programs, as well as a Department of Health-designated facility for compulsory psychiatric hospitalization and assessment.

Introduction

Service Items

Acute psychiatric symptoms and psychotic disorders
Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders: OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, psychoneurosis
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Autonomic nervous system disorders
Substance use disorders: alcohol dependence, drug addiction
Internet addiction
Child and adolescent psychiatry: ADHD, autism, Tourette syndrome
Adjustment disorders and PTSD
Dementia and post-brain injury syndromes
Family, marital, and work-related psychological issues
Compulsory hospitalization and legal assessments
Psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Treatment Model

Full-day hospitalization: 87 acute care beds
24-hour emergency services
Home treatment: in-home visits, phone consultations
In-hospital referral services

Admission Information

Do not bring knives, scissors, lighters, etc.
Important items (ID cards, credit cards, valuables) should be kept by family

Visiting Hours

Mon–Fri: 13:30–14:30, 19:00–20:00
Sat–Sun & holidays: 10:00–11:00, 13:30–14:30, 19:00–20:00

Note: Visits are limited to immediate family with ID. Smoking is prohibited. Please avoid bringing prohibited items or excessive food. All patients will be checked by staff after visits. Religious activities are not permitted. Outings require physician approval and compliance with NHI regulations.

Fees: Governed by NHI regulations. No additional bed fees, but patients cover meal costs.

Future Outlook

Short-term Goals

Provide acute inpatient care for mental disorders (cognitive impairment, delusions, depression, bipolar disorder) and psychosomatic symptoms (insomnia, anxiety, OCD, autonomic dysfunction)
Offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and follow-up plans
Enhance cooperation with other hospitals, promote staff education and training
Expand into sleep medicine, child psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, domestic violence services, and addiction treatment
Assist the Ministry of Justice and collaborate with military hospitals

Mid-term Goals

Improve quality of care and expand into psychiatric rehabilitation, stress relief care, and community-linked services
Establish sleep center and psychiatry subspecialties (geriatric, addiction, military, child/adolescent)
Promote further education, research, and community diagnosis of psychosomatic disorders

Long-term Goals

Establish day hospitals, community rehab centers, and recovery homes
Provide individualized group therapy, life skills training, and health education
Enhance self-awareness, lifestyle, and social adjustment
Build a reputation for comprehensive mental health services and ensure sustainable operations