Tourette Syndrome, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

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 moreProvides in-depth clinical reviews on Tourette syndrome, offering actionable insights for clinical practicePresents 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