The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) will offer its first-ever meeting for medical professionals devoted specifically to mental health issues as they relate to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

It will be held September 7, 2019, at the San Francisco Airport Westin in Millbrae, California. (free shuttle buses from SFO).

According to the ILADS announcement:

“Mental health disorders can be a manifestation of Lyme and other tick-borne disease. Addressing the infection is one part of treatment for the cognitive and emotional symptoms.

“This one-day Mental Health Basics course will present the multiple theories, diagnostic methods, medication and treatment interventions that are used to alleviate the neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological impacts on those suffering from Lyme and other tick-borne-illnesses.”

For more information, see the ILADS website.