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A 2026 Impact Survey Report from the Tourette Association of America reveals that one in four teenagers and adults with Tourette syndrome or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point in their lives. The report highlights the severe psychological burden, pain, and social discrimination experienced by individuals living with these conditions, contrasting sharply with public misconceptions that trivialize the disorder.
Why it matters
This finding underscores the critical need for improved mental health support and suicide prevention interventions specifically tailored for the Tourette syndrome community. The data also emphasizes the importance of public education to reduce stigma and discrimination that may contribute to the elevated suicide risk in this population.
Some might joke about Tourette syndrome, but it’s hellish for those who have the condition, a new report says. In all, 1 in 4 teens and adults with Tourette or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point in their lives, according to the Tourette Association of America’s 2026 Impact Survey Report.
Source: Tourette patients face high suicide risk, pain and discrimination, report reveals