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A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politicsPolitical polarization and people not being exposed to other perspectives online are two major factors that contribute to Americans feeling exhausted with politics.

November 28, 2024: Dr. Javanbakht spoke on CNN about protecting mental health during the holidays, as we navigate conversations and different viewpoints with family and friends.

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Unreal that feels real: Pioneering technology developed at Wayne State to treat PTSD uses augmented reality and artificial intelligenceAn international journal has published the first report showcasing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder using augmented reality enhanced with artificial intelligence, a technology born, develo...

Video What to know about the science of fright

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!

Created Equal: How to manage election-related stress - WDET 101.9 FM

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.

Folie à Deux: A Sad Ending to Joker’s Psychological Torment"Joker: Folie à Deux" exposes the haunting cycle of trauma. As Arthur grapples with blurred realities, his relationship with Harley unravels a tragic, distorted masculinity.

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.

Stateside: Thursday, August 22, 2024

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.

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