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Why some people love scary movies : Short Wave

October 9, 2024: Dr. Javanbakht was interviewed on NPR's Short Wave podcast to unpack the brain's role in why we love scary movies. Find out why we seek to be spooked!

Michigan voters face election anxiety amid political ad bombardmentMichigan voters are being bombarded with political ads, and it’s impacting some people’s mental health.

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Dr. Javanbakht was featured on Michigan Public Radio's State Side program to talk about harnessing the power of our excitement, rather than fixating on fear, during election season.

Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinkingThe human tendency to form group affiliations and vilify outsiders can help ramp up your anxiety during a contentious election cycle. But you can push back on those fears.

Medical expert offers solutions for overcoming election season anxietyAn effective solution, Dr. Arash Javanbakht believes, lies in harnessing that energy and putting it toward how you can make a positive impact.

Aug 6, 2024: Dr. Javanbakht speaks with Detroit's Local 4 News on Primary Day about election anxiety and political burnout.

Aug 1, 2024: Dr. Javanbakht offers more insight on election anxiety and what you can do to manage it, in this conversation with Chris Renwick of WJR 760AM.

Tips on how to deal with election anxiety

Dr. Javanbakht was interviewed by CBS News Detroit to speak more about election anxiety and how to manage it given the 24-hour news cycle of today.

How to cope with election anxiety: 'Self-care is paramount'Mental health professionals in metro Detroit offer advice on dealing with election anxiety, including limiting social media, doing things to relax.

When doom scrolling leads to actual harm - ABC listenFor 8 months, images and videos of the carnage in Gaza have been flooding social media. They give a powerful view of what's happening on the ground – but they also have the potential to cause vicarious trauma. Today – what is vicarious trauma, and why doomscrolling doesn't help.

Mental health resources expand for first respondersLAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH: Law enforcement personnel and other first responders face mental health problems from the demands of their jobs, and there are growing resources to help them. We hear from the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association, Police Officers Association of Michigan and Frontline Strong Together based at Wayne State. By Anish Topawala. FOR DETROIT AND ALL POINTS.

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