My name is Anita Vonach. I am...

Psychotherapist, passionate exercise enthusiast, nature-loving and nature-loving mountain hiker, attentive listener, supportive belay partner, committed developer, curious trailblazer and, since mid-October 2024, your contact person in the student advisory service at the FHV.

I think it's great that this offer was essentially organised for you by the ÖH, as I think low-threshold and more natural access to support services is important. This way, mental health support can also become more self-evident, which is something I wish for all of us.

In addition to all the interest in the chosen subject, studying full-time or part-time is also challenging and poses different challenges:

• Exam anxiety
• Conflicts at the study place
• Homesickness
• Orientation at the place of study and in groups of people
• Stress-related physical symptoms such as stomach pain, tension headaches, tinnitus, problems falling asleep and sleeping through the night, ...
• Concentration difficulties
• Thought circles
• Financial worries
• etc.

I can offer you the following advice:

• Free initial consultation: You can discuss your situation with me in an initial consultation. This conversation often helps to gain clarity and find the right support.
• Further free dates: After the initial consultation, you can take advantage of further sessions free of charge if required.
• Referral to external therapists: If longer-term therapy is necessary or useful, I will help you find an external therapist. The first external consultation is covered by the ÖH.

The Offer of the ÖH Helpline is open to all of you with a valid student ID card free of charge. You can make an appointment online at any time at https://www.oeh.ac.at/helpline/ book. You have the choice of booking an appointment at the FHV in person or by telephone wishes. I am always Mondays from 9:00 - 12:00 in room V708 on site.

I hope that giving ourselves support will become more natural and part of our mental hygiene so that we can all continue on our path more easily.

With this in mind, I look forward to hearing from you.