Depending on demand, the average waiting time is about 2 weeks. In the case of very urgent appointments, this can also be shortened accordingly.

No. Psychosocial counselling is free of charge for all students.

Yes, counselling can also be done online via teams. For this, you will simply receive a link so that you can attend the counselling appointment.

Counselling is offered in German and English at both the Deggendorf Campus and the Pfarrkirchen Campus (ECRI).

Counselling works preventively with your personal resources and supports you in developing the necessary skills to deal with the situation.

Therapy is more of a (curative) intervention that includes treatment, healing and coping. I.e. in the case of strong psychological issues in the area of anxiety, depression, compulsions, etc., the therapy can be used as a preventive measure.

• Decelerate - Give yourself breaks from social media, news, etc. so that you are not flooded or even disturbed by too much information. You can, for example, only selectively catch up on the news 1-2 times a week so as not to be overwhelmed with a flood of information.
• Relaxation - Go into nature, go for a walk or do some kind of sport to get a balance to the stressful everyday life.
• Get enough sleep and make sure you have a good sleep-wake cycle.
• Surround yourself with people who are good for you and enrich your life. Maintain your contacts with family, friends, partners, etc. Seek support and help others.
• Be open to new things and try something different.
• Pursue your passions and find out how you can realise them or where you can get involved.

• 7Mind Study offers a free subscription for students. There you will find guided meditations on various topics! Information and registration can be found on the 7Mind website.