Mental Illness Happy Hour #699 - Harnessing Anxiety - Dr Arash Javanbakht
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Jun 7, 2024 Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist, discusses using augmented reality to treat PTSD and trauma. He also explores exposure therapy, yoga for refugees, and educating about anxiety on Instagram. The podcast covers topics on phobias, trauma, refugee experiences, and personal emotional struggles.
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AR Exposure Therapy Success
- Dr. Javanbakht's clinic uses augmented reality (AR) for exposure therapy.
- Patients interact with virtual spiders or dogs in their real environment, overcoming phobias in one-hour sessions.
AR for PTSD and Social Anxiety
- AR exposure therapy can also treat social anxiety and PTSD by simulating various social situations.
- The brain doesn't differentiate much between real and virtual experiences, triggering genuine fear responses.
Refugee Mental Health Research and Treatment
- Dr. Javanbakht's research on Syrian refugees in Dearborn, Detroit, revealed the prevalence of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
- This led to culturally sensitive treatments like dance, art, and movement therapy, alongside mindful yoga for mothers.