Do Infections Cause Depression, Anxiety, And Other Psychiatric Diseases?
Summary
- Discover how common infections—from strep and Lyme to Epstein-Barr and COVID-19—can ignite inflammation, disrupt the brain, and trigger psychiatric symptoms. Dr. Kehr explains how antibodies, viral reactivation, and chronic microbial stress can shape mood, cognition, and behavior in ways most people never suspect.
- Understand the powerful mechanisms linking the gut, immune system, and brain, including blood–brain barrier breakdown, microglial overactivation, and molecular mimicry—where the immune system mistakes brain cells for invading microbes. This immune confusion can lead to depression, anxiety, OCD, and even psychosis.
- Gain clarity on the tests and treatments that can change outcomes, from the Cunningham Panel and cytokine profiling to gut assessments, antimicrobials, immune-modulating therapies, nutrients, and lifestyle tools that help the brain heal. Hopeful pathways exist—even for long-standing symptoms.
