Mental Health Support for students
Precarious situations and coping with crises, problems, conflicts, insecurities, and fears regarding the future can lead to severe stress, which is why the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna encourages seeking professional help and support.
Financial support for therapy – Mental Health Fonds
The funding is a reimbursement for (psycho-)therapy sessions already used in the current calendar year. Invoice copies from the calendar year 2025 can be submitted from 1 October to 17 November 2025 via the submission system at https://calls.akbild.ac.at/. The reimbursement payments will be made at the end of the year.
Important: Individuals who wish to receive (psycho-)therapeutic treatment but do not yet have a therapy place can first contact the Psychosocial Counseling Center for Students for an introductory conversation- offered as a free support service by the Academy.
Free & Confidential Counselling
The Psychological Counselling for Students offers consultation, crisis intervention, short-term psychotherapies, and referrals to other professionals. The sessions are free of charge, of course confidential, and can be anonymous upon request.
Appointment scheduling & further information:
- Maga Elisabeth Höchtl-Wallner
Consultations every Tuesday between 8:30 - 12:30 h
Tel: 0664 8088-71106
Psychosocial service and support offered in English
- Alexander Parte
Consultations every Tuesday between 8:45 - 11:15 h
Tel: 0664 8088-71107
Psychosocial service and support offered in English I Assistance psychosociale en français