Chen XM, Zhang S, Xu M. Integrating behavioral interventions for Tourette’s syndrome: Current status and prospective. World J Psychiatry 2025; 15(3): 99045 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i3.99045]
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Shuo Zhang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. flybird31025@163.com
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Psychology, Clinical
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World J Psychiatry. Mar 19, 2025; 15(3): 99045 Published online Mar 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i3.99045
Integrating behavioral interventions for Tourette’s syndrome: Current status and prospective
Xiao-Man Chen, Shuo Zhang, Michael Xu
Xiao-Man Chen, Shuo Zhang, Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Michael Xu, Department of Clinical Medicine, International Education School, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang S and Chen XM conceived and designed the editorial; Zhang S and Xu M reviewed and edited the manuscript; Zhang S and Chen XM wrote the paper; All of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Open Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Shuo Zhang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. flybird31025@163.com
Received: July 11, 2024 Revised: December 13, 2024 Accepted: January 2, 2025 Published online: March 19, 2025 Processing time: 229 Days and 5.6 Hours
Abstract
In the evolving landscape of Tourette’s syndrome (TS) treatment, behavioral therapies have emerged as essential to address the comorbid psychological issues, as well as motor and vocal tics. This editorial comments on the study by Wang et al, which showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with habit reversal training significantly improved anxiety and tic severity in children with TS. We highlight the current status and future perspectives of behavioral interventions such as CBT, and comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics, demonstrating their efficacy in alleviating TS symptoms and improving patients' quality of life. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of TS, our discussion integrates empirical evidence from various studies to provide a comprehensive perspective on the role of behavioral therapy in the management of this complex condition. This editorial concludes by emphasizing the need for innovative strategies that may address the limitations of existing treatments and advocates a multidisciplinary approach that combines behavioral, pharmacological, and neurobiological interventions to improve outcomes for patients with TS.
Core Tip: Behavioral therapies has unequivocally carved a niche for Tourette's syndrome (TS) management, especially in addressing the psychological comorbidities that often shadow the motor and vocal tics characteristic of the disorder. Through a comprehensive evaluation of Wang et al's study on the combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and habit reversal training in treating TS, this editorial has illuminated the significant strides made in the field, while simultaneously casting light on the limitations and challenges that persist.
