PANS/PANDAS

PANS is a neuropsychiatric condition which is triggered by a misdirected immune response to a variety of triggers. PANDAS is very similar but is triggered by a Streptococcal infection.

It is really important people with OCD read about PANS and PANDAS because they often result in OCD symptoms. PANS/PANDAS mainly affect young people so parents and carers, please make sure you read about it. This is especially the case if your young person has been unwell recently or if they have a sudden and intense onset of OCD symptoms. Although please note the onset may not always be sudden. 

To find out more about PANS/PANDAS please visit the wonderful PANS/PANDAS UK Charity.