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Space Counseling Bookshop
Recommended reading on space behavioral health, psychology, and human spaceflight
Shop on Bookshop.orgThe IASC Bookshop features curated reading recommendations for professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of mental health and space exploration.
Browse the full IASC collection at Bookshop.orgSpace Psychology & Behavioral Health
Space Psychology and Psychiatry
Nick Kanas & Dietrich Manzey
The definitive textbook on the psychological and psychiatric aspects of human spaceflight. Covers individual and group behavior, psychiatric disorders, and countermeasures.
Find on Bookshop.orgBold Endeavors: Lessons from Polar and Space Exploration
Jack Stuster
A behavioral analysis of isolated and confined environments drawing on historical polar expeditions and space missions.
Find on Bookshop.orgResilience & Human Performance
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
Scott Kelly
Astronaut Scott Kelly's memoir of his year aboard the International Space Station, exploring the physical and psychological challenges of long-duration spaceflight.
Find on Bookshop.orgAn Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
Chris Hadfield
Commander Chris Hadfield shares the lessons learned from preparing for and living in space, with insights on teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
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