428: The Trauma Of Pans/Pandas, AE + Neuroinflammation With Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

This podcast episode thoroughly examines PANS, PANDAS, and AE, shedding light on their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options while stressing the importance of increased awareness and proactive interventions. Dr. Roseann explains how these conditions result from a misdirected immune response and highlights the multifaceted factors that contribute to their prevalence, including trauma and environmental influences. The episode advocates for a comprehensive treatment approach that encompasses medical care, mental health support, and lifestyle changes, culminating in a call for clinicians and therapists to better recognize and address these often-misunderstood conditions to improve patient outcomes.