Something Doesn’t Feel Right: Evelyn’s PANDAS Story
Evelyn’s intrusive thoughts, rage, and vomiting fears were finally linked to strep and a PANDAS diagnosis. Evelyn’s challenges began early with fears of vomiting, panic attacks, aggression, and...
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When Everything Changes Overnight: A Parent’s Journey Through PANS/PANDAS
Read more about one family’s story and what PANS/PANDAS really looks like, written by ANAD Community Member and ASPIRE’s Midwest Lead and Restricted Eating Lead, Breanne Failor One day, your...
October 1, 2025
PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day at the Texas State Capitol
🌟 PANDAS Awareness TX is hosting PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day at the Texas State Capitol! 🗓 Thursday, October 9, 2025 📍 Texas State Capitol, Room E1.016, Austin, TX The event will...
September 26, 2025
NEOMED Brain Day Event – Visit the ASPIRE Vendor Table
NEOMED Brain Day Events – October 8 & 9, 2025 🌿 Brain Day 5K Brisk Walk Wednesday, Oct 8 | 5–7 p.m. | NEOMED Courtyard | $10 Join a fun,...
When Overnight Everything Changed: A Parent’s Perspective on PANS/PANDAS
Sometimes what looks like an eating disorder is really a symptom of PANS/PANDAS. Too many families miss the real cause and go without the help their kids need. That’s why we’re so glad @F.E.A.S.T...
September 6, 2025
Georgia PANS PANDAS Action Updates
SB5 Passes! Bill SB 5 – Status Update Bill Language: Read PDF Note: Key details begin in Part II, Section 2-1 Passed: 04/04/2025 A BILL to be entitled an Act...
Fifteen Years Misdiagnosed: My PANS Journey
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains references to self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and substance use. Mature audiences only. ⚠️ A young adult endured years of psychiatric hospitalizations,...
August 25, 2025
Strep throat is a common childhood illness, but in a few children this bacteria infection can lead to alarming, lasting changes in behaviour. Scientists are now starting to unravel how it affects the brain.
Strep throat is a common childhood illness, but in a few children this bacteria infection can lead to alarming, lasting changes in behaviour. Scientists are now starting to unravel how it affects the...
August 12, 2025
Joint Rebutttal Statement to the AAP
Joint Rebuttal to the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report on PANS (12/16/24)...
July 30, 2025
Nebraska PANS PANDAS Awareness
🌿 In May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, our Nebraska State Leads—Grace Troupe and Elizabeth Fandl—joined Where There’s a Will Foundation for their annual mental health awareness walk...