Rachel Dale

Rachel Dale is a Researcher at the Center for Mental Health Research, University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work spans mental health research, veterinary medicine psychology, public health, and animal behavior studies. She has led studies on mental health in veterinary students and practitioners, smartphone usage impacts, and nature-based interventions in therapy. Her research also explores animal cognition, including dogs' social perception and elephant behavior. Dr. Dale collaborates internationally, with projects involving Austrian and German therapists and studies on human-animal interactions.

Her research emphasizes health behaviors and stress factors, particularly during the pandemic. She investigates interventions like smartphone reduction and psychotherapy outcomes. Key themes include mental health in high-stress professions, youth wellbeing, and preventive strategies for populations at risk. Her work bridges clinical and behavioral sciences, contributing to both academic and practical mental health solutions.

Dr. Dale’s articles focus on interdisciplinary approaches, combining clinical data with public health insights. She actively presents at conferences such as the European Health Psychology Society and the World Congress of Psychiatry, highlighting the societal impact of her research.