Why a Return to ' Normal ' Might Feel Anything But

Why a Return to'Normal' Might Feel Anything But Life is slowly returning to what it was pre-pandemic, but some people may be feeling anxious about the transition. Behavioral scientist Chris Segrin explains why. Alexis Blue Today University Communicationsmask-restaurant.jpg Not everyone will feel comfortable ditching their masks or gathering in large groups, even after vaccination, and it's important that we be understanding of one another, behavioral scientist Chris Segrin says.HealthSocial Sciences and EducationAdaptationCollege of Social and Behavioral SciencesCompassionCOVID-19 Media contact(s)Alexis Blue Director of News Content and Communications, University Communicationsablue@arizona.edu520-626-4386 Researcher contact(s)Chris Segrin Department of Communicationsegrin@email.arizona.edu520-621-1366After what might seem like a surreal 14 months, life is slowly returning to something closer to what it was pre-pandemic, thanks largely to the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines.However, the return to " normal " may not feel quite as expected.Chris Segrin, a University of Arizona behavioral scientist who studies interpersonal relationships and mental health, says it will take some time to get back to the way things were before, and, for some, a full return to normal may not be possible.After enduring more than a year of pandemic-related stress, people will have varying levels of comfort when it comes to resuming participation in public gat...
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