Patients with Chronic Medical and Psychiatric Conditions: Is There a Role for Group Psychotherapy?

Amin Azzam, MD, MA
Adjunct Professor • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

AGPA-Certified Group Psychotherapist

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Understand core theory and logistics around group psychotherapy
• Appreciate reflections of Dr. Azzam’s group therapy patients
• Reflect on the quantity and quality of the literature evidence surrounding group therapy for chronic medical conditions

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Clinical and Educational Services Behavioral Health Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.