Following our September presentation, we will continue to investigate the link
between neuroinflammation and common psychiatric symptoms. Following the
COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased awareness among the medical community
that viral (and other microbial) infections can both cause new psychiatric symptoms
or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. It will cover the underlying
neuropsychoimmunologic mechanisms that have recently been identified in literature
and the subsequent psychiatric manifestations that can follow. It will discuss clinical
pearls as well as testing and treatment options that can assist with accurate
diagnosis and appropriate treatments. There will be relevant case presentations
throughout both parts of the lecture series that give pertinent examples of how to
recognize these symptoms and apply novel integrative approaches to treatment.
Additionally, there will be discussion of the necessary collaborative approach to
helping this complex patient population.
