...why do we like to be scared? (with Arash Javanbakht) | The California Science Center
June 30, 2025 - The California Science Center Ever Wonder podcast team recently interviewed Dr. Javanbakht. He discusses why we sometimes enjoy being scared and how fear motivates us, and shares insights on innovative treatments for anxiety and PTSD developed right here at WSU, within STARC!
October 31, 2024: Dr. Javanbakht was featured on Good Morning America's "The Science of You" segment discussing "...why we love the thrill of fear, from scary movies and chilling costumes to haunted houses." Check it out!
October 31, 2024: Psychiatrist Arash Javanbakht and psychologist Rheeda Walker discuss election-related stress, how much worse it has gotten in recent years and how we can better manage it.