PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 9, 2025; recognize

This resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day at Georgia's state capitol to highlight pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS/PANS). It directly affects Georgia families and children with these conditions, which cause sudden OCD, anxiety, and behavioral changes in about 15,000 children statewide. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness among parents, medical providers, and policymakers about these disorders and existing challenges like limited provider knowledge and insurance coverage gaps. It references ongoing efforts by organizations like SEPPA and Georgia's healthcare resources to improve diagnosis and treatment access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.