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Sotiris Zalidis, Founding Vice President (1/1/1950-5/7/2024)
Our Vice President, Dr Sotiris Zalidis, passed away on 7 July in London after a long battle with a serious illness. He died peacefully at home leaving behind his wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandson whom he adored. Sotiris was a prominent figure in the international Balint community, a doctor who cared about his fellow human beings and sought ways to help them. He touched the lives of his patients, his colleagues, the medical students for whom he led groups and... Read More →
Greek-English Balint Weekend in Athens (11-12 May 2024)
Our Society held the very rich and interesting Greek-English Balint Weekend on 11 and 12 May 2024 at Villa Drosini in Kifissia with guest leader Dr. Ross Campion, child psychiatrist, group analyst and accredited Balint group leader, member of the Balint Society (UK). The Greek-speaking Balint group was led by Dr. Eugenia Karantoni, Neurologist and accredited Balint group leader. The group presentation of our trainee leaders on the new forms and challenges of Balint groups in modern times and the... Read More →
Member Society of the International Balint Federation
Dear Members and Friends of the Hellenic Society of Medical Psychology and Balint Groups, We have the pleasure to announce that on May, 22, 2021 our Society became a member of the International Balint Federation sealing this way our collaborative relationships with the “Balintian” international community that date from the formation of our first Balint group in Greece in 2012. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the members who have honoured us with their participation all these... Read More →
Interview with Eleftheria Tsaltas, Professor of Psychology at the Medical School of Athens
The Professor of Psychology at the Medical School of Athens and founding member of our Society, Mrs Eleftheria Tsaltas, talks with Alia Hotary about the training of young doctors and the role of Psychology in the psycho-prophylaxis of medical students and health professionals. English subtitles available when watching the video. Read More →
Dr. Mastrominas interview
Dr. Minas Mastrominas MD, PhD, obstetrician-gynecologist specialized in IVF and director of the assisted reproduction unit “Embryogenesis”, discusses with Lida Bitrou the psychological aspects of IVF and the doctor-patient relationship Let me begin our discussion by asking you which characteristics would you say should govern the relationship between the doctor and his patient. The doctor-patient relationship is generally characterized as a relationship of trust. If I could put a label on this relationship it would be “TRUST” in capital letters.... Read More →