Coping With The Mental Health Aspects of Tourette in Children
8 in 10 people with Tourette’s also struggle with at least one mental health condition.
From anxiety to ADHD, to OCD, to sleep challenges; knowing the signs of mental health challenges that often accompany Tourette's is the key to helping parents find a multidisciplinary treatment approach built around the unique needs of their child.
Get practical advice on Tourette and mental health in children from leading Tourette’s and mental health experts:
Understand the mental health challenges that often accompany Tourette’s
How to spot the signs of ADHD, anxiety, ODD, and OCD in kids with Tourette’s
How to help children cope with these challenges
When and how to find qualified help.
More help for families
Therapy and psychiatry for the co-morbidities of tourette’s: Available in NY and NJ
Fort Health is in-network with many private insurance plans and offers appointments within 7 days. Our clinicians can diagnose and offer care for many of the co-morbidities of Tourette’s. If you think your child needs support, book a free consultation to get started.
SpECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
Dr. Taylor Wilmer
Clinical Director, InStride Health
InStride Health is a leading provider of treatment for severe anxiety and OCD. Available in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, InStride accepts insurance and works directly with pediatricians to provide evidence-based care.
Dr. Eric Deibler
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, consultation at the Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, and contributor to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders.
Dr. William Benson
William W. Benson, PsyD, is the director of Trichotillomania and Tics and is a psychologist and the training coordinator in the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute.
