Dr. Bruce Alan Kehr explains how infections like Lyme, Epstein-Barr, strep, and COVID-19 can trigger psychiatric symptoms through inflammation, gut-brain disruption, and autoimmune reactions. He breaks down mechanisms such as microglial activation and molecular mimicry, the role of the gut immune system, and key tests—including the Cunningham Panel and cytokine profiling—that uncover hidden causes of depression, anxiety, OCD, and more.

Bruce Alan Kehr, MD, is the Founder and President of Potomac Psychiatry. He has been repeatedly named a Washingtonian Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, and Castle Connelly “Top Doctor,” and was awarded the “PharmaVOICE 100 Award,” which salutes the trailblazers in the life sciences at the forefront of industry trends. He has also helped Potomac Psychiatry win numerous regional and national awards for its specialized programs in Root Cause Psychiatry, Autism, and Long COVID. Dr. Kehr is an accomplished author whose works have been read by over 1.5 million people in 206 countries. His blog is repeatedly ranked in the top 10 among mental health-related blogs. He is also the Founder of PainScript, a personalized digital platform for pain management, substance use disorder, and chronic care adherence. His extensive writings and inventions highlight his passion for helping patients with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, life adjustment issues, substance use disorder, and bipolar disorder.