THe Hidden Neuropsychiatric Impact of Lyme Disease

In this episode of Resilient Health Radio, Dr. Darin Ingels sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Chris Winfrey to explore the often-overlooked neuropsychiatric symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

 What You’ll Learn:
• How Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia affect brain networks and mental health
• The neuropsychiatric symptoms beyond typical joint pain and fatigue
• Why traditional psychiatric medications often fail in Lyme patients
• Understanding dissociation, depersonalization, and cognitive dysfunction
• How infections disrupt the default mode network and central executive network
• Red flags that suggest tick-borne illness may be causing psychiatric symptoms
• The role of toxins and mitochondrial dysfunction in brain health

 Key Topics Covered:
Neuropsychiatric manifestations of tick-borne diseases
PANS and PANDAS in children
Brain network dysfunction and how infections hijack neural circuitry
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) as a treatment option
Why some patients don’t respond to conventional psychiatric treatment
The connection between trauma, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and infections
Treatment timelines and realistic expectations for recovery

 About Dr. Chris Winfrey: Dr. Winfrey is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Marlton, New Jersey, specializing in the neuropsychiatric aspects of Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, and other complex chronic conditions. He brings a unique perspective combining traditional psychiatry with an understanding of how infections and toxins impact brain function.

 Connect with Dr. Chris Winfrey: Website: drchriswinfrey.com
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