We talk PANDAS, not panda bears, but pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (say that 3 times fast). Our guest Raquel Salazar talks with us about her son with PANDAS, her journey understanding the disorder, and the frustration in trying to get proper treatment.
Mental Health Moment 3: Fighting Fire with Fire
On this episode we delve further into what’s going on in the brain when dealing with anxiety. Plus we talk about a variety of skills to alleviate anxiety and why having a broad range of mindfulness activities in your “toolbox” is a good idea.
Mental Health Moment 2: Dead in a Ditch
We talk about recognizing and dealing with one of the most common mental health problems: anxiety. And why your loved ones probably aren’t dead in a ditch.
Mental Health Moment 1: Try Therapy
Emily and Laura discuss the question “When do you need therapy?”