The National PANDAS/PANS Youth Alliance is an youth-led American organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of children, teens and young adults in order to spread awareness of PANDAS/PANS, pass legislation on PANDAS/PANS, and unite youth across the country who have been affected by these sinister disorders.

PANDAS and PANS are autoimmune disorders characterized by a sudden onset of a variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as OCD, motor tics, rage, anxiety/separation anxiety, depression, cognitive and motor regression, bedwetting, and in more severe cases, seizures and psychosis. These symptoms can often appear overnight due to infection-triggered brain inflammation, specifically inflammation of the basal ganglia, a vital area responsible for emotional regulation, executive function, and motor function.

For more information about the Alliance, visit nationalpandasyouthalliance.org, and check out our Instagram, @pandasyouthalliance!

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