Mission Statement :  
The Look. Foundation supports children and young adults impacted by infection triggered neuroinflammatory disorders (e.g., PANS/PANDAS) through personal support, community-wide education, education, training, advocacy and grants. We strive to improve access to proper diagnosis and treatment, bringing hope and healing to struggling families.

Vision Statement:
The Look. Foundation envisions a future where every child and young adult affected by infection-triggered neuroinflammation (PANS and PANDAS) have equal access to:
Swift and appropriate diagnosis, treatment and care
Essential support from schools, communities and medical providers

What are PANS & PANDAS?
While the physiological processes are the same, PANS and PANDAS are defined by different triggers. It’s important to understand that PANS and PANDAS are medical conditions brought on by a post-infectious trigger. This condition occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks he
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Our Story
On June, 15, 2024 the leadership from the JBC PANS & PANDAS Foundation and the New England PANS PANDAS Association (NEPANS) announced they would be joining forces to create the Look. Foundation. They recognize that to enact widespread change in how infectionious triggered neuroinflammation can cause mental health symptoms are addressed, diagnosed, treated, funded, and researched, collaboration is key. 

Together, under the newly named Foundation, they are dedicated to redefining the course of mental health by ensuring no child or young adult with PANS/PANDAS is missed. Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for change in how infectious-triggered neuropsychiatric disorders are approached, treated, researched, and financially supported.  It is crucial for healthcare providers to Look. for potential infectious and inflammatory triggers as potential causes for mental health and behavioral symptoms in children and young adults. 

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