Afsaneh Gächter

Dr. Afsaneh Gächter is a researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy. Her work focuses on mental health, public health, and medical sociology, with a particular emphasis on stress factors, support systems, and crisis-related psychological impacts.

• Pioneering mixed-methods research on mental well-being in Austrian farmers and general populations
• Expertise in qualitative content analysis and cross-sectional studies
• Active contributor to mental health research during pandemics and crises

Research Trends: Recent publications highlight mental health challenges in diverse populations (students, farmers, veterinary professionals), support needs during crises, and digital behavior impacts on youth. Her work combines qualitative mapping with quantitative analysis to address societal health concerns.

Contact: afsaneh.gaechter@donau-uni.ac.at