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November 8, 2025
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Podcast #15 | The Subtle Subject: Mental Health during University Studies

Mental health during university studies—a topic that affects many but often goes unheard. In this episode, Tanja talks to Dr. Bibiane Freunberger-Rendl, head of Psychological Counseling at the University of Salzburg, about typical challenges students face: exam anxiety, exhaustion, social isolation, decision-making crises, or feeling overwhelmed by world events.

How does psychological counseling work? Who can seek help – and when? What happens during the initial consultation? And why are five appointments sometimes more important than a quick fix? The episode shows how low-threshold, professional, and empathetic support is offered – in one-on-one sessions, in groups, or through workshops.

An episode worth listening to for anyone who studies, accompanies students, or wonders how much space mental health should – and must – be given in everyday university life.

Contact the Psychological Counseling Service for Students in Salzburg:📍 Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg📞 +43 662 88 22 26📧 🌐  www.studierendenberatung.at/standorte/salzburg

Listen now and learn more!

As always, the podcast is available on  Spotify Apple Podcasts and  Amazon Music.

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Dr. Holger Faby

Paris Lodron University of Salzburg | Dept. of Sociology und Human Geography | Div. of Human Geography

Hellbrunnerstraße 34, A-5020 Salzburg

Tel: 066280445211

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