Psychiatrist & Clinical Associate Professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital; Author of "The Power of Different"; Host of "Strength of Mind"

New York, NY, USA

Dr. Gail Saltz Biography

Dr. Gail Saltz is a psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medical College. Saltz is also a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and psychiatry at Cornell-Weill School of Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Saltz maintains a private practice in Manhattan and serves as health editor at Child Mind Institute, focusing on mental health, emotional well-being, and human behavior.

Saltz is a frequent media contributor, columnist, author, podcast host, and television commentator, providing expert analysis on psychological and mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, relationships, and the mental health aspects of current events. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The View, Dateline, 20/20, Primetime, Today, CNN, CBS This Morning, MSNBC, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her expertise has been featured in Associated Press, Newsweek, O Magazine, Parade, Redbook, Woman's World, Town & Country, New York Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times, and WebMD.

Saltz is the author of several books, including "The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius," "Becoming Real: Defeating the Stories We Tell Ourselves That Hold Us Back," "Anatomy of a Secret Life: The Psychology of Living a Lie," and "The Ripple Effect: How Better Sex Can Lead To a Better Life." In "The Power of Different," Saltz explores scientific discoveries and profiles individuals with learning disabilities, ADD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism, highlighting the connection between brain differences and talent. She has also written children's books, including "Amazing You! Getting Smart About Your Private Parts" and "Changing You: A Guide to Body Changes and Sexuality."

Saltz hosts two series at 92nd Street Y: "Strength of Mind," where she interviews public figures about psychological topics, and "Psychobiography," which examines the minds of historical icons. She has served as a visiting professor at Stanford University and chairs the 92nd Street Y's 7 Days of Genius Advisory Committee. Saltz also serves as a medical expert for Physicians for Human Rights. Her work in psychiatry, media, and public education centers on making complex psychological concepts accessible to broad audiences.

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