Researchers at MIT are exploring ways to design space habitats that support the mental health of their residents. They have created a resource that relates habitat design features to behavioral health outcomes, such as stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. The team has also developed an interactive online platform where users can click through to explore connections between design and behavior, such as how a habitat's layout affects social connection and team cohesion, and how a reconfigurable space can minimize homesickness. The researchers modeled their new design tool after a risk mapping format used by NASA, to map risks associated with habitat design and behavioral health outcomes. They also created an online platform, called HECIA, as an interactive tool for habitat designers. Blogger's Review: The design of space habitats is not just about survival, but also about supporting the mental health of their residents. MIT's innovative design approach provides us with a new perspective on how to create a space habitat that supports the mental health of its residents.