These are uncertain times. The pandemic that swept over the world has shaken our sense of security, disrupted our comfort zones, and awakened our most fundamental fears. We’ve responded by establishing new habits, routines, and behaviors that may stay with us longer than anticipated. For some of us, shaking this unease may be easier said than done.
In search of practical tips to move forward, I asked Dr. Gail Saltz for her insights on what she’s observed and advice for individuals to best cope with “the new normal.” She is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill-Cornell Medical College, and a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. Here’s what she said.
