Nikos Sideris
Psychiatrist and poet from Greece
Born
January 20th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Greece
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Born in 1952, a psychiatrist and poet contributed to the fields of both medicine and literature. Specializing in mental health, focused on the integration of poetic expression with therapeutic practices. Published several poetry collections, exploring themes of existentialism and human experience. Engaged in the examination of the relationship between the mind and creative expression. Significant influence on the discourse of psychiatry within Greece and beyond.
Published multiple poetry collections
Integrated poetry into psychiatric practice
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