Tourette Syndrome

TW: This episode contains discussion of content that may be distressing to some viewers, including OCD, suicidal ideation and vocal tics. In today's episode, we'll be discussing one of the more misunderstood health conditions, Tourette Syndrome, or Tourette's. Today's first guests are mother and son Mandy and Conor Maysey, who join us to dispel common misconceptions about Tourette's, which Conor first realised he had after a traumatic period in his early 20s. The pair also discuss the great work being done by the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia, of which Mandy is president. We are then joined by Telethon Kids Institute Senior Research Fellow and mum to a daughter with Tourette's, Dr Melissa Licari, who shares details about her campaign to launch Australia's first national research project evaluating the unmet needs of people with Tourette's and other tic conditions. If this episode has caused you distress, please reach out to a loved one or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto. You can follow our host Alix @drwoolard on Instagram.