MD, PsyD

At the intersection of science and the human soul.

Baris Demiralay, MD, PsyD — Associate Professor, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, and researcher — writes and teaches at the meeting point of medicine and the human mind, sharing his books, academic research, and training programs with a global community.

Dr. Baris Demiralay

Dr. Baris Demiralay — The Thinker

As a physician-scientist trained in both psychiatry and clinical psychology, Dr. Demiralay brings a rare dual perspective to the study of the mind — grounding rigorous science in genuine human understanding.

Demiralay Institute — The Platform

The Institute is where that work is shared with the world — a home for his books, peer-reviewed research, and training programs for clinicians, students, and the community.

Three Pillars of the Work

Academic Research & Publications

Peer-reviewed articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses spanning clinical psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral science.

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Books & Writing

A growing library exploring the science and the soul of the human mind, written for clinicians and general readers alike.

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Programs & Courses

Doctoral-level and professional training rooted in two decades of teaching, mentorship, and clinical practice worldwide.

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From Izmir to New York, by way of Tashkent Moscow and Naples — twenty years spent learning how the mind heals across cultures and languages.