title: [Group treatment programs for obese subjects].
abstract: Weight gain substantially modifies the exterior appearance and the body of obese subjects assumes a shape which does not conform to esthetic concepts and socially accepted body image, thus exposing the subject to a series of difficulties. In this study the a. illustrate the importance of group treatment in this context, and also review the most recent literature on this subject.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Clinica Psichiatrica, Università degli Studi, Padova.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Melcarne
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cognolato
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Santonastaso
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support
vernacular_title: Programmi di trattamento di gruppo per soggetti obesi.