Chengdu No.4 People's Hospital
Chengdu No.4 People's Hospital: Guardian of Mental Health in Southwest China
I. Hospital Overview
Chengdu No.4 People's Hospital (also known as Sichuan Provincial Mental Health Center and Mental Health Center Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College) is a Class A Grade III specialized psychiatric hospital and a public institution directly under the Chengdu Municipal Health Commission. Founded in 1909 as the “West China Union University Psychiatric Hospital,” the institution has evolved over a century into the largest, most technically advanced, and most comprehensive mental health facility in Southwest China. It also serves as the Sichuan Provincial Mental Health Medical Quality Control Center and the designated unit for the Sichuan Psychological Health Association.
Currently, the hospital operates under a “one hospital, two campuses” structure: The Wenjiang Campus (No. 363, Section 3, Furong Avenue, Wenjiang District) is the newly expanded facility, positioned as a “specialized yet comprehensive” center emphasizing child and adolescent mental health, geriatric psychiatric disorders, and rehabilitation medicine. With over 2,500 open beds and an annual outpatient and emergency volume exceeding 300,000 visits, the hospital serves patients across Sichuan and over 10 neighboring provinces and municipalities. It annually treats more than 5,000 cases of complex mental disorders, establishing itself as the “regional medical center” for mental health in Southwest China. Guided by its motto “Safeguarding Mental Health, Delivering Warmth of Life,” the hospital is committed to becoming a modern psychiatric specialty hospital that is “nationally renowned and leading in Southwest China.”
II. Technical Advantages
As a benchmark in Southwest China's mental health sector, the hospital leverages “Precision Diagnosis & Treatment + Humanistic Care” as its core competitive edge, establishing distinctive strengths in innovative psychiatric and psychological disorder management:
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach: For complex cases such as treatment-resistant schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, the hospital integrates resources from psychiatry, psychotherapy, neuromodulation, and rehabilitation departments to develop integrated “pharmacotherapy-psychotherapy-physical therapy-rehabilitation” treatment plans, achieving over 20% higher efficacy than traditional models.
• Neurostimulation Technologies: We have introduced cutting-edge international techniques, including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Parkinson's disease-related psychiatric symptoms. Notably, rTMS achieves a 75% response rate in refractory depression, reaching advanced domestic standards.
• Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy (MECT) Optimization: Enhanced MECT protocols combine personalized anesthetic dosing with tailored stimulation parameters, reducing cognitive impairment risk to below 3% (compared to the international standard of 5%-8%). With over 8,000 MECT treatments performed annually, patient safety and comfort have significantly improved.
• Standardized and Localized Psychotherapy: Offers over 20 psychotherapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, and Group Therapy. Developed the “Psychological Intervention Model in the Context of Sichuan Culture” tailored to Chinese populations, demonstrating outstanding efficacy in adolescent emotional disorders and marital/family issues.
III. Hospital's Leading Specialties
The hospital boasts 4 National Key Clinical Specialties (under development) and 6 Provincial Key Disciplines (specialties), covering the entire spectrum of mental health:
• National Key Clinical Specialties (under development): Psychiatry (a leading department in Southwest China's psychiatric field, providing diagnosis and treatment for various mental disorders and forensic psychiatric evaluations), Clinical Psychology (a provincial-level demonstration department for mental health services, offering full-lifespan psychological interventions from childhood to old age).
• Provincial Key Disciplines: Geriatric Psychiatry (provides integrated management combining medication, cognitive training, and family care for Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia with psychiatric behavioral abnormalities), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Sichuan Provincial Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, specializing in autism, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), internet addiction, etc.), Addiction Medicine (Interventions for substance and behavioral addictions including alcohol/drug dependence and gaming addiction, with an annual withdrawal success rate exceeding 60%), Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Provides vocational functional training, social skills training, etc., to assist patients in reintegrating into society).
• Municipal Key Disciplines: Forensic Psychiatry (Sichuan Provincial Forensic Psychiatric Assessment Center, handling over 90% of the province's psychiatric forensic evaluations), Sleep Medicine (diagnosis and treatment of insomnia, sleep apnea syndrome, equipped with polysomnography monitoring), Biological Psychiatry (precision diagnosis supported by genetic testing, neurotransmitter analysis, and other technologies).
IV. Hospital Department Structure
The hospital's department structure is tailored to mental health specialties while integrating clinical, rehabilitation, and public health functions. It is primarily organized as follows:
• Clinical Departments: Psychiatry (including subspecialties such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders), Clinical Psychology (adult psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy), Geriatric Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, Community Mental Health (responsible for grassroots mental disorder screening and management).
• Medical Technology Departments: Psychological Assessment Center (equipped with over 20 standardized psychological scales, including MMPI and WAIS), Brain Function Testing Department (transcranial Doppler, electroencephalography, event-related potential testing), Imaging Department (1.5T MRI, CT, specializing in screening for organic brain disorders) • Laboratory Department (psychotropic drug concentration monitoring, hormone level testing)
• Rehabilitation Therapy Department (occupational therapy, speech therapy, art therapy)
V. Advanced Medical Equipment
The hospital is equipped with world-class psychiatric and psychological specialty devices to support precise diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation:
• Psychological Assessment & Therapy Equipment: Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Test Battery (comprehensive cognitive function evaluation), Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy System (VR-ET for PTSD and phobia treatment), Music Therapy Workstation (intelligent sound wave emotion regulation), Sandplay Therapy Equipment (child psychological assessment and intervention).
• Physical Therapy Equipment: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS, high/low frequency dual mode), Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy (MECT, with anesthesia machine and vital sign monitoring), Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS for refractory epilepsy with psychiatric disorders), Biofeedback Therapy Device (monitors heart rate variability to regulate anxiety/depression).
• Rehabilitation Equipment: Occupational function training robots (simulating scenarios like supermarket shopping and document processing), virtual social skills training systems (VR technology recreating interpersonal interaction scenarios), smart exercise rehabilitation equipment (improving limb function in long-term hospitalized patients).
VI. International Patient Services
As a pilot institution for international mental health services in Southwest China, the hospital has established a distinctive service system centered on “privacy respect and cultural adaptation” tailored to foreign patients' needs:
• Multilingual Psychological Services: Staffed with professional psychotherapists fluent in English, Japanese, and Korean; key departments (e.g., outpatient clinics, psychological assessment centers) provide bilingual psychological assessment tools; triage nurses undergo cross-cultural communication training to understand variations in psychological expression across cultural backgrounds (e.g., stigma associated with “mental illness” in certain countries).
• Privacy Protection Measures: International patients may request an “exclusive treatment pathway” to avoid contact with other patients; therapy rooms and wards feature soundproofing; medical records are encrypted; anonymous consultation services are available (e.g., for foreign nationals referred through third-party platforms).
• Culturally Adapted Interventions: Developed “culturally sensitive psychological intervention protocols” addressing common issues among foreign patients, such as “culture shock” and “cross-cultural marital conflicts”; Collaborated with university foreign language departments to translate the “Common Mental Health Issues Handbook into English, covering symptom descriptions and treatment methods.
• Convenience Support: Assisted in coordinating direct billing with international insurers (e.g., Cigna, BUPA); provided internationally compliant catering (halal, vegetarian meals, etc.); partnered with local international schools and foreign enterprises to deliver “Psychological Workshops for Foreign Employees/Students.”
VII. International Patient Testimonials
• Emily (Anxiety Disorder), U.S. Patient: “While working in Chengdu, stress triggered severe insomnia and panic attacks. After visiting the Clinical Psychology Department at Chengdu No.4 People's Hospital, my therapist conducted 12 CBT sessions in English and taught me mindfulness meditation techniques. I now manage my emotions much better—I'm deeply grateful to the doctors here!”
• Japanese Patient Mr. Yamada (Alcohol Dependence): “My long-term drinking destroyed my family relationships. After three months of systematic treatment in the Addiction Medicine Department—including medication-assisted treatment, group therapy, and family therapy—the medical staff never discriminated against me. They even connected me with Japanese sobriety support groups, giving me the confidence to start anew.”
• French Patient Sophie (Adolescent Depression): “My daughter developed depression due to academic pressure. In the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department, doctors designed an ‘art therapy + group counseling’ plan tailored to her interests. After three months, she gradually regained her vitality. The hospital environment is warm and welcoming—nothing like a traditional psychiatric hospital. Thank you for your dedication to our child!”
VIII. Contact Information and Addresses
• Jinniu Campus Address: No. 8 Huli West 1st Lane, Yingmenkou Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu (Near Exit B of Yingmenkou Station, Metro Line 6)
• Wenjiang Campus Address: No. 363 Section 3, Furong Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu (Near Exit D of Huangshi Station, Metro Line 17)
• Consultation Hotline: 028-86433120 (Main Switchboard); 028-86433125 (International Patient Service Line)
• WeChat Official Account: Search “Chengdu No.4 People's Hospital” (Daily updates on mental health science and appointment information)
Transportation Routes:
• Jinniu Campus: Exit B of Metro Line 6 “Yingmenkou Station,” 5-minute walk; Bus routes 4, 7, 11, 27 to “Yingmenkou Interchange East Station.”
• Wenjiang Campus: Exit D from Huangshi Station (Metro Line 17), 8-minute walk; Bus routes W23, W29 to Furong Avenue Huangshi Road Intersection Station; Underground parking available (over 500 spaces).
Chengdu No.4 People's Hospital, grounded in a century of mental health expertise and distinguished by its “Holistic Mind-Body Care and Humanistic Approach,” provides “professional, warm, and respectful” medical services for both residents' psychological concerns and international patients' mental health needs. It stands as a steadfast guardian of mental well-being in Southwest China.
Document dated 2025-09-15 09:33 Modify