Looking Up to Look Within: Preliminary Findings of the Restorative Effects of Astronomical Retreats in South Africa
Dominic Vertue, Nicole Thomas, Therese Fish, Charles Takalana et autres
Depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders continue to rise globally, with South Africa’s burden intensified by structural inequalities and a 91% mental health treatment gap. Accessible complementary interventions are urgently needed. This exploratory mixed-methods pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness …