About The Event
Tick-borne diseases are a serious public health problem. Join us at one of our engagement meetings to
- Learn about relevant initiatives and developments
- Hear updates from federal agencies
- Provide input about patient concerns and priorities
- Audience: The general public; patients, caregivers, family members, and advocates; clinicians and healthcare providers; researchers; funding organizations
Virtual Community Engagement Sessions
Three virtual sessions will cover the topics of mental health, diagnostics, and treatment. These topics chosen were by the public at the San Francisco meeting on June 11, 2024.
Session 1: Mental Health and Neurological Effects
When: October 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Where: Virtual
Meeting Goal:
The purpose of this meeting is to engage the public—patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, in particular—in an educational and informative session on the mental health and neurological effects of tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses and conditions (TBDAIC). Presentations by clinicians and researchers will provide insights into these complex and multi-faceted topics.
Meeting Objectives:
- Validate the patient and caregiver experience.
- Educate the audience about the nuanced mental health challenges of TBDAIC.
- Describe potential neurological effects of certain TBDAIC.
- Provide resources for patients and caregivers seeking help with the mental health effects of TBDAIC.
- Furnish information to help healthcare providers recognize, treat, and proactively address the mental health effects of TBDAIC in their patients.
