Mental Health Challenges in Space Colonization: A YA Sci-Fi Perspective.

The fascination with outer space and interstellar travel is a recurring theme in young adult science fiction, including my latest book, The Chimera Project. However, behind the allure of distant galaxies and advanced civilizations, there's an often-overlooked aspect: the psychological struggles associated with life in space. In this post, we'll delve into how space colonization poses unique mental health challenges, a subject that resonates with the internal struggles of characters like Neo.