Berthold Grünfeld

Psychiatrist and academic in Norway

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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