Treatment Approaches for Youth with Tick Disorders and Psychiatric Comorbidities

This chapter discusses the benefits of behavioral therapy and pharmacological treatments for youth with tick disorders and comorbid psychiatric conditions, such as ADHD and tick-related OCD, highlighting the use of alpha-2 agonists, stimulant medications, SSRIs, and clomipramine. It also suggests evidence-based interventions for patients with ticks and anxiety or depression, and mentions the possibility of using Topair for pharmacological interventions in youth with tick disorders.