Dr. M.H. (Heval) Ozgen, MD PhD,

Dr. Ozgen is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist specializing in addiction, trauma, and the interplay of mind and brain. Currently based at Parnassia Academy in The Hague, Netherlands, she focuses on integrating cultural perspectives into mental health care.

Her research investigates the connections between stress, trauma, and cultural influences, exploring how intergenerational trauma affects addiction and PTSD. This approach sheds light on how culture shapes mental health outcomes through both psychological and neurological pathways.

An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Ozgen brings a wealth of knowledge to her clinical practice, employing diverse therapeutic modalities to support individuals and families.

As chairwoman of the Transcultural Psychiatry Department at the NvVP, she advocates for integrating cultural competence into mental health care, shaping the future of psychiatric practice in the Netherlands and beyond.

Dr. Ozgen’s commitment to understanding the mind-brain connection in the context of culture and mental health positions her as a significant contributor to the field.