A panel of three young adults share their personal experiences with PANDAS and PANS, highlighting the emotional  impact of such insidious conditions. They discuss the challenges faced regarding the abrupt changes in their personal life goals; the effects on self-identity; and the impact on their families. The panel emphasizes the crucial need for better awareness, advanced  physician education and understanding about these disorders; and greater support for young adults dealing with complex medical histories.

The panel discussion is led by Daniela Sosa-Sarkar, PsyD, and includes Ian Gauch, Kayla Caulfield, and a third person who chose to remain anonymous.