The broader field
Related Organizations
Space counseling sits at the intersection of several established disciplines. These are some of the professional organizations and communities that IASC members may find relevant to their work.
Space Medicine
Space Medicine Association
The professional home for physicians, scientists, and researchers advancing human health in space. Space medicine and space counseling share significant overlap in their focus on astronaut wellbeing.
Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)
The world's largest professional organization for aerospace medicine. AsMA's annual scientific meeting is a key venue for space behavioral health research.
Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments (HPEE)
Brings together researchers and practitioners studying human performance under extreme conditions, including spaceflight, deep-sea, and polar environments.
Space Industry
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
The global federation of space agencies, companies, and societies. The annual International Astronautical Congress is a major gathering point for the space community.
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
A global non-governmental organization representing students and young space professionals. A natural community for early-career members interested in space behavioral health.
Mental Health & Counseling
American Psychological Association — Division 34
APA's Division of Population and Environmental Psychology addresses human behavior in extreme and novel environments, including space.
Academic & Research
International Space University (ISU)
ISU's interdisciplinary programs train the next generation of space professionals across technical, policy, and human factors disciplines.
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