When Mental Health Isn’t the Whole Story: Recognizing and Referring PANS

Name: When Mental Health Isn’t the Whole Story: Recognizing and Referring PANS
Start: 2026-08-14T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-14T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Office Evolution

Fri Aug 14 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

Office Evolution | Troy

Publisher/HostBright Spot Counseling PLLC

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$When Mental Health Isn\u2019t the Whole Story: Recognizing and Referring PANS$

Training helps social workers spot PANS/PANDAS, recognize red flags, make informed referrals, and better support affected children and famil
About this Event

When Mental Health Isn’t the Whole Story is a 3.5-hour training that helps social workers recognize when sudden or unusual mental health symptoms may be linked to PANS/PANDAS rather than primary psychiatric disorders. Because these conditions are often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, social workers play a key role in identifying red flags, understanding clinical presentations, and guiding families toward appropriate medical and therapeutic support. Through case examples, practical tools, and ethically grounded decision-making, participants learn how to assess symptoms, collaborate across disciplines, and provide informed referrals. This training is ideal for social workers in clinical, school, health, and community settings who want to strengthen assessment skills and better support children and families affected by neuroimmune-related disorders.