Treatment of Tourette syndrome
There is no cure for Tourette's and no medication which works universally for all individuals without significant adverse effects; knowledge and understanding are the best treatments available for tics. Management of the symptoms of Tourette's may include pharmacological, behavioral and psychological therapies. While pharmacological treatment is reserved for more severe symptoms, other types of treatments may help avoid or improve symptoms of depression or social isolation, and improve supportive family functioning. Educating the patient, family, and surrounding community (school, church, friends, etc.) is a key part of treatment.
Societal and cultural aspects of Tourette syndrome
In 2012 the Tourettes awareness project Touretteshero was set up in the UK by Jessica Thom and Matthew Pountney, as a place to "celebrate the humour and creativity of Tourettes".