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.
Chris Crewther
In a speech to parliament in late 2016, Crewther revealed he has Tourette syndrome. He further discussed his condition during an interview on the Lateline program on 2 March 2017. He is the patron for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia and established the Parliamentary Friendship Group for Tourette Syndrome.