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Guidance Counselors and Mental Health

Are you feeling uneasy about...

... your studies? ... your mental health? ... your personal & financial situation? We're here for you!

Martin Wessner

Guidance Counsellor

Room: F16.002 
Email: martin.wessner@h-da.de

Introduction Video (in German)

My name is Martin Wessner and I am a professor at the faculty of media and guidance counselor.

You have questions about the organization of your studies?
You have a problem or conflict with a lecturer?
Your specific life situation interferes with your studies?

Feel free to come to my office during consultation hours or send me a mail to arrange an individual meeting. Everything we talk about is confidential.

Together we can answer your questions or we find an expert for specific topics.

Rebekka Carlow

Student Counselor

Email: studienberatung.fbmd@h-da.de

Video introduction (in German)

My name is Rebekka and I’m the student counselor for media students in Dieburg. My main tasks include listening, advising, and assisting students in finding the right contact person. 

If you encounter a problem during your studies and would prefer to discuss it with a fellow student first, or if you’re just looking for information and don’t know where to find it, feel free to message me.

Regardless of the nature of the problem, I’ll do my best to assist you!

Elke Baumann & Amara von den Schwertern

Mental Health First Aid Person with Certified Support Dog

Room: F16/16.126
Email: elke.baumann@h-da.de

Introduction Video (in German)

Introduction Video (in English)

My name is Elke Baumann, and I am a certified mental health first aid person.
Amara is an Irish Wolfhound, and she is a certified support dog.

Together, we are the Mental Health First Aid human and dog team at the Mediencampus of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
If you are interested in meeting us, it is also possible for you to get Amara’s support to strengthen your motivation, improve your teamwork and reduce stress, to name just a few possible benefits of dog-assisted support.

You are welcome to send me an email to book a time slot for an individual session.

Valerie Neumaier

Ombudsperson for Discrimination

Email: valerie.neumaier@h-da.de

Room F01.207

Office hours: Tue - Thu, 9 AM - 3 PM

Sometimes circumstances beyond our control can put us at a disadvantage, both personally as well as academically. Wether you need accommodations or simply an open ear, we can talk safely and in strict confidentiality in order to help you move forward with the assistance you need. 

Feel free to write me an email or drop by during office hours.

We can either address your concerns together with you or help you find the right person to contact. Our conversations are strictly confidential!