Alexandra, 45 Clinical and Health Psychologist, Psychotherapist “I love working with people, helping them and witnessing their personal development towards a healthier and happier life. It’s a wonderful profession! I am a psychologist and psychotherapist, under the direction of Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, …
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The new SARS-CoV-2 variant is spreading like wildfire and causing record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases. EXPLAINER
Many people ask me whether they should intentionally get COVID-19’s Omicron variant and just get it over with. Their reasoning – it’s spreading like wildfire, it’s mild, some people don’t even know that they have it, and it’s only a …
In the pandemic year of 2020, twice as many people reported symptoms of depression – in fact, more than one in five.
1.22 million people were at risk of poverty in Austria. According to government figures, this was 13.9 percent of the population.
Austrian AIDS organisations have called for a de-stigmatisation of HIV-positive people in the criminal justice system.
Doctors have discovered that COVID patients are more susceptible to infection with mucurmycetes molds. The infection is still rare in Europe, but on the rise and dangerous.
In Vienna, there are several places where you can get vaccinated in Vienna without an appointment. We show you when, where and how.
Deciding to vaccinate the under-12s means weighing the risks of vaccination for some, against the probably greater risks of infection.
Last year, the Central European University relocated to Vienna.
Researchers like Martin Kahanec are already making international waves.
It’s too early to know for sure, but COVID-19 booster shots will likely be a regular part of our post-pandemic life.
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“Language development is dependent on interaction, you say something and your counterpart reacts. A smartphone couldn’t care less whether you react to it or not.”
Hailed as a ticket back to normal life, the certificate will provide access to culture, gastronomy and sporting facilities. Here’s an overview.
The Nobel-Prize-winning chemist Emanuelle Charpentier laid the groundwork for her stunning scientific discoveries at the Max Perutz Labs in the Austrian capital.
A major rollout initiated by the city government and the Wirtschaftskammer should ensure everyone can conduct PCR-tests from home
Work on coronavirus has highjacked science, disrupting projects and schedules, particularly for women. Some see a chance to turn the crisis into opportunities for breakthrough thinking
The Austrian vaccination program for SARS-CoV-2 is slowly but surely underway, but approximately one third would currently refuse inoculation.
You were asked how you’re coping with mental health through the pandemic and lockdown to provide insights to the rest of the community. Here’s what we’ve heard ANSWER 1 ANSWER 2
It is important to know you are not alone. The following are a list of groups, organizations, regular meetings and communities that support LGBTI+ in Vienna and Austria. Violence is Never Ok! Violence is Never Ok! Is an information resource for …
Each of us thrives on our social relationships, knowing our family is safe and healthy and having a routine and productive life. COVID-19 upended each of these usual comforts, and along with it our mental health. Rat auf Draht Hotline …
Each of us thrives on our social relationships, knowing our family is safe and healthy and having a routine and productive life. COVID-19 upended each of these usual comforts, and along with it our mental health. Violence is Never Ok! …
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There are many possibilities to get tested for the coronavirus in Vienna. The city offers free rapid antigen and PCR tests, pharmacies and labs offer paid tests.
Independent biotech firm Axon Neuroscience – in neighboring Slovakia – is developing a vaccine for COVID-19 with a uniquely targeted approach.
At a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Vienna, far-right extremists put on a homophobic display in front of a cheering crowd, while drawing outrage from the Greens.
What is COVID-19? How to sew masks or bake for Easter? Is Kim Jong Un brain-dead? – frequent searches while all of us were trapped at home.
What happens to romance in a world of social distancing? A Vienna psychologist sheds light on the challenges of love under lockdown, and Metropole readers share stories.
As of April 1, we are supposed to wear face masks when grocery shopping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Covering your nose and mouth with a mask will not protect you from viral infection, but if you are infected and asymptomatic, you may unwittingly infect others.
Some restaurants have switched to take-out, while large delivery chains have found new ways to safely bring your lunch or dinner.
Global contagion has long inspired cinema, making it second only to nuclear Armageddon as a premise for post-apocalyptic dystopias! As you grumble about toilet paper shortages at your local Billa, take comfort that at the very least, things aren’t quite so bad as these silver screen nightmares.
It comes as no surprise that there is a patron saint to protect us from plagues: Her name, however, does: it is St. Corona.
Biomedical research in Vienna is revealing the secrets of life, as two research institutes make breakthroughs in cancer treatment. The announcement came in April, with the publication of a cutting-edge biomedical application of a technology named “SLAMseq” in the prestigious …
Science is coming to grips with a complex emotion that was once dismissed as sentimental or downright pathological.
What do Mozart, Alpine Skiing, and Austrian Healthcare Have in Common?
Previously dismissed as a sign of immaturity, homesickness is now seen by researchers as playing a vital evolutionary role.
We all know how good a massage can feel, no matter if you are in Vienna or the outskirts of Thailand. After a long day of walking around Vienna, your feet and muscles are bound to be sore. A massage …
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The fight-or-flight response is designed to prepare us for danger, but what really happens, when the adrenaline kicks in?
The Austrian health care system covers you regardless of your wallet size or passport. But cracks are showing in this jewel of the welfare state.
Since the 18th century this city has been on the cutting edge of medical innovation. What is the next frontier?
As a linguistic role model for children, parents not only teach kids a language, but their view of the world Whoever reflects on their relationship with their child, thinks twice about things. And like a mirror, parents often see themselves …
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