Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds called tics. Tics can also be involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movements or sounds that people cannot control.
Body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) are a group of mental health conditions characterised by repetitive, compulsive actions that harm the body, such as hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting.
Great Ormond Street Hospital
The Great Ormond Street Hospital website has information regarding Tourette's and Tics and their impact upon the lives of those diagnosed with them.
Visit the Great Ormond Street Hospital website.
NHS
Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes you to make sudden, repetitive sounds or movements (tics). There is no cure, but treatment can help manage the tics. The main symptom of Tourette syndrome is tics. Tics can involve repetitive sounds (vocal tics) or movements (motor tics) you do not choose to make and cannot control.
The TLC Foundation
The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours helps end isolation and shame for people experiencing hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviours.