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TikTok Tics: Can Social Media Cause Neurologic Disorders?

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Published: April 9, 2023 by RHJ Producer

Cases of functional tic-like disorder skyrocketed during the pandemic across the world, and experts believe the culprit is social media. Though classic tic disorders are mostly diagnosed in boys, this condition mainly affects women aged 18 to 21. Our experts explain the cause and how to successfully recover from the disorder.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Danielle Larson, Movement Disorder Specialist, Northwestern Medicine
  • Dr. Nicole Zahka, Pediatric Psychologist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Links for more info:

  • Wiley Online Library: The spectrum of functional tic-like behaviours: Data from an international registry
  • Northwestern Medicine: Dr. Danielle Larson
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: Dr. Nicole Zahka
  • twitter: @dLarsonMD4
Program #: 23-15Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Children| Covid-19 Pandemic| Internet and Social Media| Media| Neuroscience and Neurology| Psychology| Specialist| Therapy| Vulnerable PopulationsMedical Conditions: Depression| Neurological condition| Tourette SyndromeGuests: Dr. Danielle Larson| Dr. Nicole ZahkaInstitutions & Organizations: Cincinnati Children's Hospital| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center| Northwestern MedicineHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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