Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health)

Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health) is No. 1 in China for psychiatry and home of the National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health)

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Founded
1942
National ranking
Top 100 nationally (tier ⁦A⁩)
Top department
#1 in China · Psychiatry · 2023

The hospital is Peking University’s psychiatric hospital and research institute, and since 2014 has been the National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders. It hosts Peking University’s clinical psychology centre (2002), a memory-disorder centre (2007) and the university’s sleep medicine centre (2014).

Its researchers proposed the “retrieval-extinction” approach to erasing addiction memories, identified new targets for rapid-acting antidepressants and run the National China Mental Disorders Cohort study. It holds the world’s largest standardised clinical and biological database of Han Chinese children with ADHD.

Why patients choose Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health)

  • No. 1 in China for psychiatry
  • National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders
  • Sleep medicine and memory-disorder centres
  • World’s largest ADHD clinical database for Han Chinese children

National rankings

From the China Hospital Rankings by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute (2023 edition, published November 16, 2024), voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.

Ranked departments

Departments in China’s national top 10 in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Open one for its ranking, what it treats and how to book.

Location and contact

Address
51 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Main phone
+86 10-82806151
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For international patients

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How to get treated here as an international patient

  1. Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
  2. We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
  3. We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
  4. In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health) located?

Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health) is in Beijing, China. Address: 51 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing.

Can foreign patients be treated at Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health)?

Major Chinese hospitals generally treat foreign patients who hold a valid passport. Language, registration and payment are the usual obstacles; our coordinators can help with appointments, interpretation and logistics.

How can I book an appointment at Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health)?

Appointments are made through the hospital’s official channels, and well-known specialists are often booked weeks ahead. Send us your case and we will advise on the best route and the expected waiting time.

What is Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health) known for?

Peking University Sixth Hospital (Institute of Mental Health) is particularly well known for Psychiatry and mental health.

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