Stefan Telser

Stefan Telser

Dr. Stefan Telser is a psychiatrist, sleep researcher, and expert in mental health from Bregenz, Austria. He conducted sleep research for NASA at the University of Innsbruck and the Institute for Circadian Physiology in Cambridge/Boston. His expertise focuses on the importance of sleep, dreams, and recovery for psychological stability, learning ability, and emotional balance. He explores questions such as: What happens in our brain when we sleep? Why are dreams important? And how does sleep deprivation affect body and mind? In his clinical practice and lectures, Dr. Telser combines neuroscientific insights with practical, everyday recommendations — including topics such as digital consumption, stress management, and mindfulness.

Enriching for your class:

Telser’s knowledge on topics such as resilience, sleep hygiene, light as a biological timekeeper, and mental health in everyday school life helps students understand health in a holistic way. For teachers, students, and parents alike, he offers valuable impulses on how schools can become spaces where rest, concentration, and emotional balance are supported. His perspective enriches subjects related to health, biology/natural sciences, psychology, and the cultural history of sleep and wakefulness.

Awards & Prizes

• NASA Stipendium (Harvard)