What Is Tourette's Syndrome Really Like? A Clinical Psychologist Explains

Most people think Tourette's is just swearing, but that's one of the biggest myths. In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent and clinical psychologist Dr Jason Codner explore what Tourette's syndrome is really like, how it affects everyday life, common misconceptions, diagnosis, treatment, and the support available. #tourettesyndrome #MentalHealth #psychology #tourettes Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:50 What Is Tourette's Syndrome? 02:01 Why Tourette's Is Now Called a Neurodevelopmental Condition 02:44 How Tourette's Affects Everyday Life 05:01 The BBC Awards Incident & Common Misunderstandings 08:43 Media Portrayals & Public Perception 11:35 Can Tourette's Be Funny? 13:34 Living, Working & Thriving with Tourette's 16:11 Inclusion in Psychology & Healthcare 17:40 Can Tourette's Be Treated? 22:51 Who Is More Likely to Develop Tourette's? 24:36 How Is Tourette's Diagnosed? 27:49 Relationships, Parenthood & Tourette's 30:13 Conditions That Can Look Like Tourette's 31:39 Managing Severe Tics & Self-Injury 34:05 New Treatments & Wearable Technology 36:35 The Biggest Myths About Tourette's 38:20 Final Thoughts & Resources Links: 📲 Connect with Dr Jason Codner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jason-codner-32a12b15a/ 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. © Dr Marianne Trent Mentioned in this episode: The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book This episode is brought to you by The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book. Check it out, leave a review or buy your copy here: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0