Berthold Grünfeld
Psychiatrist and academic in Norway
Born
January 22nd, 1932
93 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Norway
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An influential psychiatrist and academic contributed significantly to the understanding of various psychological disorders. Served as a professor at the University of Oslo and published numerous papers in the field of psychiatry. Focused research on psychotherapeutic methods and the treatment of severe mental illnesses. Active in training new generations of mental health professionals and involved in various academic projects.
Published important research on psychotherapy
Contributed to training programs for psychiatrists
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