Combating loneliness, stress and other crises with new methods from space psychology
Loneliness, lack of perspective and stress are the dominant topics in doctors' offices and therapy rooms worldwide, while basic needs such as togetherness, cheerfulness and participation seem to be receding into galactic distance. How can we bring them back to earth? What is needed to create connections despite the distance? How can we ensure good cooperation?
Astronauts experience the challenges and feelings that we on Earth also have to face every day in the most extreme situation. So why not learn from those who have to cope with a hostile environment, isolated from friends and family for months or even years? Space psychologist Alexandra de Carvalho provides us with strategies for more resilience and crisis resistance in our day to day life - scientifically sound, but told in an easy-going and catchy way.
