PANS & PANDAS: A Root-Cause, Neuroimmune Approach
PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are neuroimmune conditions that can cause sudden and severe psychiatric symptoms in children and teens.
Families are often told symptoms are “just anxiety” or “behavioral,” yet these conditions involve real, measurable immune and brain inflammation.
Common Symptoms of PANS/PANDAS
- Sudden-onset OCD or restrictive eating
- Severe anxiety or separation anxiety
- Emotional lability or rage episodes
- ADHD-like symptoms or cognitive decline
- Sensory sensitivities
- Sleep disturbances
- Urinary frequency or regression
- Tics or motor changes
Symptoms often appear abruptly and may follow infections or immune stressors.
Our Functional Treatment Approach
PANS/PANDAS requires a medical, systems-based strategy — not symptom-only care.
We assess and support:
- Immune system dysregulation
- Inflammatory pathways
- Infection triggers
- Gut integrity and microbiome balance
- Nutrient depletion and oxidative stress
- Nervous system regulation
Treatment May Include
- Anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating strategies
- Nutritional and mitochondrial support
- Gut-brain healing protocols
- Prescription medications when indicated
- Careful psychiatric symptom management
- Collaboration with pediatricians, therapists, and specialists
Each treatment plan is highly individualized, based on symptom pattern, triggers, and child-specific needs.
Why Functional Psychiatry Is Especially Important for PANS/PANDA
PANS/PANDAS is not purely psychiatric—and treating it as such often leads to incomplete recovery.
Functional psychiatry bridges:
- Medical and psychiatric care
- Immune and nervous system health
- Short-term stabilization and long-term healing
Our goal is not just symptom reduction, but restoring nervous system balance and supporting full recovery.
Support for Families
Caring for a child with PANS/PANDAS is overwhelming. Families often feel dismissed or confused by conflicting information. You are not alone.
We prioritize:
- Education and clarity
- Family-centered decision-making
- Compassionate, realistic care plans
- Ongoing support through the healing process
Schedule a Consultation
If your child or teen is experiencing complex mental health symptoms — or if traditional approaches have not provided lasting relief — functional pediatric psychiatry may offer a new path forward.
Schedule a consultation to explore a personalized, root-cause approach to your child’s mental health.
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Our goal is to restore nervous system balance and support full recovery. You are not alone.