Reinhold Jagsch

Reinhold Jagsch is a Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Vienna. His research focuses on addiction medicine, neonatal health outcomes, and the psychological impact of institutional abuse. He leads projects like the fit2work therapy evaluations and investigates opioid treatment strategies during pregnancy. Key areas include methadone vs. buprenorphine efficacy, long-term effects of trauma, and healthcare policy for substance abuse.

Research Interests: His work spans pharmacology of opioid treatments, institutional child abuse consequences, and facial aesthetics psychology. He collaborates on studies addressing neonatal abstinence syndrome and mental health outcomes in survivors of institutional trauma. He advocates for standardized European opioid maintenance care.

Contributions: Authored over 119 publications (1990–2024), with notable studies on IBS management via zeolite, cognitive fatigue in MS patients, and art therapy efficacy. Active in presenting at international psychology and neurology conferences. Involved in evaluating therapy programs and policy initiatives related to addiction treatment and prison mental health.

Professional Activities: Conducted 88 professional activities including talks on institutional abuse impacts, poster sessions on Parkinson’s olfactory dysfunction, and presentations comparing therapy outcomes in bipolar disorder patients. Collaborates with institutions in Austria and Europe on healthcare quality improvement projects.