Is exercise the anti-tic medicine we don’t take enough of? Studies confirm certain exercises help tics go away. In 2005, Drs. Leckman & Swain published a comprehensive work on TS called Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders: A Practical Guide to… Continue Reading
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to present the 1st annual Childhood Mental Health Symposium on November 20 at Rutgers University. The event will focus on neuropsychiatric disorders including tics, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)… Continue Reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every Tuesday, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate Troye Evers shares his “52 Weeks of TS” blog journal with the TSParentsOnline community. In cased you missed any of the first 22 weeks, you can read them here. For more information about… Continue Reading
For years, I wondered why I am so easily obsessed with things. While lightning no longer terrifies me as it did when I was little, I’m fully aware that my new obsession is tornadoes. I’ve spent hours upon hours learning… Continue Reading
So, I’m not going to lie to you. I’m in love with another man. His name is Sam Heughan. He plays Jamie in the Starz series, Outlander. Have any of you been watching? Or, prior to the series, have any of… Continue Reading
Last night made the list of the top ten scariest nights of my life. The line of tornadoes in Arkansas came just a bit too close to home for comfort. It missed us, but I have friends who were touched,… Continue Reading
I’m a huge believer in therapy for a variety of reasons: Just talking about stuff is a release No matter how great your spouse, your friends and your relatives are, it’s good to get an outside opinion If you’re paying… Continue Reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every Tuesday, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate Troye Evers shares his “52 Weeks of TS” blog journal with the TSParentsOnline community. In cased you missed any of the first 21 weeks, you can read them here. For more information about… Continue Reading
THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR Mental Health Issues in Today’s Asian-American Community October 8, 2014 Presented by Dr. Andrew J. Lee Dr. Lee designed this webinar to provide participants information about the stigma surrounding mental health issues in Asian and Asian-American communities,… Continue Reading
The Tourette Syndrome Program at Rutgers University, in collaboration with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS), is now recruiting for a 10-week program uniquely designed to help youth learn about tics, build confidence, and navigate the various social… Continue Reading