Looking up: How the South African night sky is healing minds – The Mail & Guardian

Looking up: How the South African night sky is healing minds – The Mail & Guardian

As mental health challenges mount across South Africa, a pioneering research project is turning to an unlikely remedy: the night sky.  From the dark expanses of the Karoo to city rooftops, the first-of-its-kind initiative is examining how stargazing can alleviate depression, reduce anxiety, and strengthen social bonds. Researchers from Stellenbosch University’s CoCREATE Health Hub and the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for …

How stargazing could transform mental health in South Africa - Juta MedicalBrief

With South Africa’s increasing burden of mental health challenges, a transformative research project is unveiling novel ways in which local scientists hope the night sky can enhance well-being, reduce stress and foster social connections. The Independent on Saturday reports that teams from Stellenbosch University’s CoCREATE Health Hub, with the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development, are delving into how stargazing …