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SYSK TRENDING - Understanding and Controlling Our Fear

June 2, 2026·25 min·7-min readinterviewscience
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Fear is an ancient biological mechanism essential for survival, but in modern life, it often misfires, leading to chronic anxiety and irrational responses. The key to managing fear lies not in eliminating it, but in understanding its roots and learning to regulate it through mindfulness, ex

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Dr. Arash Javanbakht

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Dr. Arash JavanbakhtMike Carruthers

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Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxietyby Dr. Arash Javanbakht

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Topics

AnxietyMental HealthMindfulnessNeuroscienceTherapy

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