This presentation will 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.
