Yvonne Schaffler

Ass.-Prof. Yvonne Schaffler is an Assistant Professor at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Center for Mental Health Research in the Faculty of Health and Medicine. Her research focuses on mental health trends, psychotherapy processes/outcomes, and the impact of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals and populations. She leads the ongoing project Prozess und Outcome in psychotherapeutischen Praxen (2020–2025), examining outpatient psychotherapy efficacy under real-world conditions.

Her work spans qualitative and quantitative methods, addressing topics such as clinical psychologists' well-being, gender dynamics in therapy, pandemic-related mental health shifts, and resilience strategies. She collaborates widely with institutions like the University of Krems and international scholars. Her findings are published in journals such as Frontiers in Psychiatry, Scientific Reports, and Healthcare.

Recent studies highlight pandemic impacts on Austrian psychotherapists' mental health, barriers to psychotherapy access, and societal concerns during crises. Her research bridges clinical, public health, and sociocultural perspectives to inform evidence-based mental health practices.