As of now, some nations seem to be over the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, while others are experiencing a terrifying rise in cases. One thing that has become clear is that the coronavirus can damage the brain just as it does other parts of the body. But even if you don’t actually get the virus, a pandemic like this can affect your mental state, causing anxiety and stress. In Pandemic Anxiety, author Margaret Wehrenberg offers neurobiological explanations of how this pandemic can affect us, as well as practical ideas for navigating this new reality