Alexander Kreh

Alexander Kreh is a Senior Lecturer and Research Associate at the Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck, where he contributes to the Working Group on Psychotraumatology and Emergency Psychology. As a Clinical Psychologist, his work bridges academic research and crisis intervention practice. He holds key roles in the Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA), the Research Center for Health and Prevention across the Lifespan, and serves as technical head of the Ö3 helpline at the Austrian Red Cross (Tirol).

Research Focus

Kreh's research centers on psychological resilience during crises, with emphasis on:

• Trauma response in healthcare and emergency settings
• Organizational leadership during pandemics
• Moral injury and ethical challenges among frontline workers
• Psychosocial impacts of public health measures

Publications Overview

His recent articles (2020-2023) predominantly analyze COVID-19's psychological repercussions, using mixed methodologies from case studies to systematic reviews. Key themes include healthcare worker burnout, moral distress in clinical settings, vaccination behavior dynamics, and crisis management frameworks for organizations. Earlier work addresses disaster mental health protocols.

Professional Engagement

Beyond academia, Kreh actively implements psychological support systems through the Austrian Red Cross's crisis intervention services and helpline networks, applying research insights to community-level disaster response.