Overview

In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editor Dr. Joseph F. McGuire brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Tourette Syndrome. Over the past decade there has been a marked increase in research on the assessment and treatment of persistent tic disorders and Tourette syndrome (collectively referred to as TS) in both children and adults. In this issue, top experts provide a summary of foundational knowledge on this topic, and as well as insights into recent advancements and future directions. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including neurobiology of Tourette syndrome; neuroimaging and neuro-correlates of Tourette syndrome; evidence-based assessment of Tourette syndrome; functional tics; Tourettic OCD; and more Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Tourette syndrome, offering actionable insights for clinical practice Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

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Author:   Joseph F. McGuire (Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California Los Angeles, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443313622

ISBN 10:   0443313628
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   04 February 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Genetics of Tourette Syndrome The Pathophysiology of Tics: An Anatomic Review Functional Neuroanatomy of Tics: A Brain Network Perspective Neurocognitive Functioning in Tourette Syndrome: From Research Findings to Clinical Implementation Evidence-Based Assessment of Tourette Syndrome Evidence-Based Behavior Therapy for Tourette Syndrome Pharmacotherapy for Tourette Syndrome Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Tourette Syndrome: Current Status and Future Directions Quality of Life in Tourette Syndrome When It’s Not Tics: Functional Tic-Like Behaviors Repetitive but Not Interchangeable: Similarities and Differences in the Repetitive Behaviors of Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tourettic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Systematic Literature Review on Public Health Impacts of Persistent Tic Disorders: Health Care Needs and Health Care Use The Role of CBGTC Synaptic Neurotransmission in the Pathophysiology of Tics

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Dr. McGuire has over 10 years of research and clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of Tourette syndrome (TS), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions in children and adults. He has received research support from the National Institute of Mental Health, Tourette Association, and has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles related to the assessment and treatment of TS and related conditions.

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