Social media has been linked to negative mental health outcomes in young people. But paradoxically it can also be really helpful and beneficial for young people with these conditions. It's not as easy to say and write les thot all these tids or social mediais clearly making their ticks a lot worse. What we do really need to do is look at investing more in research and alsoi in treatment for these young people, because that is under resource right now.
Clinicians around the world have noticed an increase in young adults, often women, developing ‘tic-like behaviours’ – sudden movements or vocalisations similar to what’s seen in Tourette Syndrome. Except these tics come on much later in life, and escalate more rapidly. Some have blamed the recent rise on social media – but the reality is much more complicated. Madeleine Finlay talks to Guardian reporter Sirin Kale and research psychologist Dr Seonaid Anderson about the young people experiencing this debilitating disorder, and what can be done about it.. Help support our independent journalism at
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