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Podcast: Tick Boot Camp
Episode: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Leo Shea - The Physiological Basis of Psychiatric Symptoms in Lyme Disease
Description: Join Tick Boot Camp for an exclusive live interview from the ILADS Conference with renowned neuropsychologist Dr. Leo Shea. Dr. Shea, a past president of ILADS, shares groundbreaking insights into the physiological underpinnings of psychiatric and psychological symptoms in Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Key Takeaways:
The historical shift from viewing psychiatric conditions as theological to recognizing their physiological basis
The importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving both medical and psychological professionals
The impact of misdiagnosis and "medical gaslighting" on patients' mental health
The role of social isolation, loss of purpose, and identity in the...