Stay informed on upcoming trainings and professional learning opportunities focused on strengthening mental health care for PANS/PANDAS.
Upcoming Clinician Trainings.
"Clinical Professionals Conference: Information, Education, and Support"
PANS/PANDAS UK.
This session will explore how to support patients both before and after diagnosis, highlighting key considerations at each stage of their journey. It will also focus on the wider impact on families, including the emotional, social, and financial challenges faced by parents, carers, and siblings. The importance of working closely with schools will be addressed, with practical insights into how education settings can play a vital role in supporting recovery and day-to-day functioning. Presented by Lucy McDonald, Dr Vicky Queralt, and Dr Jennifer Heseltine.
October 9, 2026
“Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood Youth: Understanding Neuroimmune Disorders”
NAMI California.
Alongside Cat Doherty, Nash Matson, and Brandi Alden of the National PANDAS/PANS Youth Alliance, Zoe will present “Misdiagnosed & Misunderstood Youth: Understanding Neuroimmune Disorders.” The session is part of NAMI California’s Youth and Young Adults track and will bring attention to the challenges young people with neuroimmune conditions can face when symptoms are misunderstood or viewed only through a psychiatric lens.
October 8 and 9, 2026
NAMI Annual Conference
"It's not just OCD - Supporting Families Through PANS/PANDAS Flares with Understanding, Medical Collaboration, and Psychological Interventions"
OCD Training School.
This training equipped clinicians to recognize, assess, and respond to PANS/PANDAS. Topics included how flares affect cognition, emotional regulation, sensory processing, eating, and OCD symptoms, along with practical strategies for coordinating medical care, supporting families, and partnering with schools during flares. Presented by Angela Henry, LCSW, and Dr. Karan Lamb.
November 13, 2026
Hudson Valley Professional
Development, New York.
This training offers an in-depth overview of PANS and PANDAS symptom identification in children and adolescents and evidence-informed care. Emphasis is placed on adapting these modalities to each child's current health status and on the importance of coordinated medical care, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all treatment frameworks. Participants also explore family and caregiver support, school advocacy, and future directions in research and clinical practice. Presented by Barb Shepard, LMHC-D.
October 2, 2026 | 10 AM EST
Past Clinician Trainings.
"PANS/PANDAS: A Review of the Research and Etiology for Therapists"
InStride Health.
Zoe Gillispie, PhD, provided a pre-recorded clinician training for InStride Health on PANS/PANDAS fundamentals, covering current research and the evolving understanding of etiology, why differentiating neuroimmune presentations from primary behavioral concerns matters in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and the need for medical referral whenever medical involvement is suspected.
September 9, 2026
"PANS/PANDAS and Adapting Psychotherapy"
Carmel Therapy Network.
On August 7th, Angela Henry and Karan Lamb led a three-hour PANS/PANDAS training for Carmel Therapy Network in Carmel, Indiana, covering symptom presentation and assessment, adapting psychotherapy modalities, school and caregiver support, and developing a multidisciplinary treatment team.
September 9, 2026
"It's not just OCD - Supporting Families Through PANS/PANDAS Flares with Understanding, Medical Collaboration, and Psychological Interventions"
Cognitive Behavioral Institute.
This training equipped clinicians to recognize, assess, and respond to PANS/PANDAS. Topics included how flares affect cognition, emotional regulation, sensory processing, eating, and OCD symptoms, along with practical strategies for coordinating medical care, supporting families, and partnering with schools during flares. Presented by Angela Henry, LCSW, and Dr. Karan Lamb.
August 28, 2026
"PANS/PANDAS and Neuroimmune Disorders"
OCD Midwest.
MIND Global Council and OCD Midwest covered the the basics of PANS/PANDAS in a one-hour lunch-and-learn. Key symptoms, underlying neuroimmune factors, and practical considerations for care were covered. Presented by Joelle Kekhoua, LPC, Dr. Zoe Gillispie, Angela Henry, LCSW, and Barb Shepard, LMHC-D.
Friday, May 29
11-12 PM CST | 1-2 PM EST
On-Demand Webinars.
"Therapy for PANS/PANDAS"
PANS/PANDAS UK.
In this webinar, Lucy McDonald, MA discusses how talking therapy can help children and young adults, and how she can work with parents to support them as caregivers.
Recorded webinar
One full day in Seattle, WA
with the world's leading
neuroimmune experts.
#OCDCON2026
For the first time ever, the International OCD Foundation is hosting a pre-conference training on PANS/PANDAS on July 9, 2026, in Seattle, as part of the 31st Annual OCD Conference. This session, featuring both MIND leadership and world renowned expert physicians from Stanford and Dartmouth will focus on diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated care for neuroimmune OCD, with 6.5 CEUs available.
IOCDF Special Interest Group.
The PANS, PANDAS, and Immune-Mediated OCD Special Interest Group (SIG) is dedicated to increasing awareness and clinical understanding of PANS, PANDAS, and immune-related OCD within the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) community. This SIG brings together clinicians, researchers, and individuals with lived experience to discuss emerging research, treatment considerations, and adaptations to evidence-based care such as CBT with ERP. The group aims to foster collaboration, improve care approaches, and reduce isolation for individuals and families affected by these conditions.
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM EST
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