In this episode, we will introduce you Dr. Arash Javanbakht, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Arash is the Director of Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic, or STARC. Dr. Javanbakht has vast experience studying and treating people with PTSD, as well as many other mental and behavioral health disorders. In addition, he has been one of the driving forces behind the frontline strong together five program, or FST5.
The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program. The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges.
Host - Geoff Lassers (Lassers126@gmail.com), Firefighter/paramedic, West Bloomfield FD
Host - Mike Mattern (michaelmattern229@gmail.com), Firefighter/paramedic, Dearborn FD
Guest - Arash Javanbakht, MD (ajavanba@med.wayne.edu), Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine. Director of Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC).
Guest - Manisha Leary, LMSW (mleary@med.wayne.edu) Frontline Strong Together (FST5) Program Manager
Minds on the Frontline Podcast is brought to you by the Frontline Strong Together 5 Program. FST5 provides streamlined access to behavioral and mental health services, as well as crisis resources for Michigan’s frontline workers and their families. NEED HELP NOW? If you are a frontline worker in Michigan or an immediate family member experiencing any crisis, whether work-related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, finances, or other challenges, reach out by calling 1-833-34-STRONG or visit FST5.org for more information.
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