Event
Advances and Challenges in Understanding Tics, Tourette's Disorder and Related Problems
Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She has held the position of Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since October 1, 2017 and Director of the University of Miami Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence since July 1, 2019.
About This Event
Tic disorders, including Tourette’s disorder, and related problems such as OCD and ADHD, are highly prevalent in pediatric psychiatric practice. Understanding compelling tic-related clinical issues, such as prevalence and presentation in females, risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and how to evaluate and disentangle complex cross-diagnostic symptoms, remains challenging. The event will explore new data on these important clinical questions and recommended approaches for how to address them in treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Define diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and course of tic disorders and Tourette’s disorder
- Identify the spectrum of psychiatric disorders and related problems which frequently co-occur with Tourette’s disorder
- Consider fundamental basic and clinical science questions and their relationship to the evidence base on tics, Tourette’s disorder, and related problems and apply them to clinical practice
Disclosure
Honoraria
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACP)
- Harvard Medical School/Psychiatry Academy
- Partners Healthcare
Advisory Board
- Skyland Trail
Scientific Advisory Board
- Galen Mental Health
Medical Advisory Board
- Tourette Association of America (TAA) (Co-Chair, Medical Advisory Board)
- TAA-CDC Partnership
About the Visiting Professor Lecture Series
The Child Mind Institute Visiting Professor Lecture Series invites leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health to talk about the latest research and treatment protocols. All events are open to the public. Continuing medical education (CME) credits for psychiatrists and continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists and social workers are available to registered course participants. Learn more.
