48.2 Update on Tourette's Disorder and OCD Genetics

Tourette ’s disorder (TD) and OCD are 2 highly familial mental health disorders with complex, overlapping genetic etiologies and risk factors. Approximately 20–60% of those with TD have co-occurring OCD, and up to 20% of those with OCD have co-occurring TD/chronic tics. This presentation will describe th e complex genetic relationships between TD and OCD using multimodal approaches.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research