When Mental Illness Isn’t Mental: How Tick-Borne Infections Masquerade as Psych Disorders
Summary
- Uncover the hidden connection between Bartonella and severe psychiatric symptoms like psychosis, rage, and suicidality. Dr. Delaney’s recent study found Bartonella DNA in the blood of 43% of adults with psychosis, revealing a potential infectious trigger often missed in mainstream psychiatry.
- Learn why standard lab tests frequently fail to detect Bartonella. Dr. Delaney shares her diagnostic approach using specialty labs, the value of clinical diagnosis, and how some patients improve dramatically when treated, even after years of misdiagnosis.
- Gain clarity on why psychiatric symptoms in children may stem from tick-borne illness. From sudden personality shifts to daily flares and uncontrollable aggression, understanding the clinical signature of Bartonella can help families and practitioners break the cycle of psychiatric-only treatment.
