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TIC-CON 2023: The Anxiety-Tic Link: Anxiety and the Neurobehavioral Model of Tics
Presenters:
Jennifer Vermilion, MD - University of Rochester (Center of Excellence)
Yelizaveta Sapozhnikov - University of Rochester (Center of Excellence)
In this presentation, we will discuss what is known about anxiety in Tourette syndrome, including how many people are affected by anxiety, how anxiety may present, and how anxiety may impair individuals with tics. We will also describe the results of our team’s current, ongoing research projects related to the functional impact of anxiety on Tourette syndrome and the use of treatments (both medications and therapies) to treat anxiety in Tourette syndrome. Finally, we will review what is known about the relationship between anxiety and tics and discuss ways in which the management of anxiety may impact tics.
TIC-CON 2023: The Anxiety-Tic Link: Anxiety and the Neurobehavioral Model of Tics
Presenters:
Jennifer Vermilion, MD - University of Rochester (Center of Excellence)
Yelizaveta Sapozhnikov - University of Rochester (Center of Excellence)
In this presentation, we will discuss what is known about anxiety in Tourette syndrome, including how many people are affected by anxiety, how anxiety may present, and how anxiety may impair individuals with tics. We will also describe the results of our team’s current, ongoing research projects related to the functional impact of anxiety on Tourette syndrome and the use of treatments (both medications and therapies) to treat anxiety in Tourette syndrome. Finally, we will review what is known about the relationship between anxiety and tics and discuss ways in which the management of anxiety may impact tics.
