Empowering families affected by PANS/PANDAS
Breaking stigma and bridging cultures
What is PANS/PANDAS
Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome/Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections: PANS/PANDAS are treatable medical conditions that arise when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells, causing inflammation. Symptoms, including anxiety, OCD, and motor/vocal tics, can appear abruptly and fluctuate based on immune response. Recognizing PANS/PANDAS can drastically improve healthcare outcomes.
Our Initiatives
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Educational Seminars
By hosting informational sessions in underserved communities, PandAid has broken cultural barriers to neuropsychiatric care, increasing awareness and understanding of PANS/PANDAS care.
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Advocacy and Translation
PandAid is committed to fundraising and advocating for non-profit organizations that promote PANS/PANDAS awareness. Through fundraising, PandAid has supported education, research, and patient grants. Through translation, PandAid has expanded access to culturally sensitive information for families affected by PANS/PANDAS.
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Gifts and Arts
PandAid believes in the value of cultivating a loving, supportive environment for healing. Through art, PandAid has produced nearly 700 crafts for PANS/PANDAS awareness.