Elke Humer

Elke Humer is an Associate Professor at the Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University for Continuing Education Krems. Her research focuses on psychotherapy efficacy, mental health in high-stress professions (veterinarians, farmers), and the impact of digital technology on mental health. She leads multiple projects including 'Mental Health in the Agricultural Profession' and 'Symptom Burden and Help-Seeking Behavior in the Austrian General Population.'

• Current Projects: Investigating therapeutic relationships, mental health in veterinary medicine, and smartphone usage effects.
• Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Frontiers in Psychiatry and BMC Medicine, focusing on outcome measures, crisis mental health trends, and digital interventions.

Her work emphasizes practical applications of psychotherapeutic methods in crisis contexts and integrates innovative approaches like virtual reality and nature-based therapies. She has contributed to policy-relevant studies on smartphone addiction and mental health interventions.