The Promise of Mind-Body MedicineTake a look into our current understanding of the function of the human brain and some of the important diseases that cause nervous system dysfunction. On this edition, Jason Satterfiled, director of behavioral medicine at UCSF, explores the emotions and health and the promise of mind-body medicine.
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Jason Satterfield, PhD, is Director, Behavioral Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at UCSF. Dr. Satterfield is a cognitive-behavioral clinical and research psychologist with extensive experience in individual and group therapy.
His areas of expertise are in the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, adjustment to chronic medical and stress-induced illnesses, HIV, and stress-management.
He currently teaches Behavioral Medicine to UCSF primary care residents, co-directs the behavioral science curriculum for UCSF medical students, and is an investigator on several projects focusing on medical education, wellness promotion, and emotional intelligence in medicine.
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