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☆ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologizes for ‘hurtful’ Tourette’s syndrome jibe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized after using an ableist slur to taunt political opponents in parliament. You know, you just sit there, babble, babble, babble,” he said, before immediately adding: “I withdraw and apologize.”Albanese later returned to the chamber to make a more formal apology. Mandy Maysey, president of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia, told CNN affiliate 7News that she was “absolutely livid” at the comments. “I’m incredibly disappointed and just gobsmacked somebody that has the national stage would use that platform and Tourette syndrome to make an insult,” she said. “This shows we have a very long way to go until Tourette syndrome is taken seriously as a condition,” she added.

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☆ Deep brain stimulation didn’t work for a young OCD patient until new brain maps changed everything
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

After treatment with targeted deep brain stimulation, she hopes to walk out soon and, for the first time in her adult life, live independently, in her own apartment. Doctors used a tube that led into her stomach through her nose to give her food and gave her fluids intravenously. Deep brain stimulation for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder helped Julia Hum earn her high-school equivalency certificate last year. Refining deep brain stimulationHum had a deep brain stimulator implanted in 2021. Deep brain stimulation can be life-changing, but it doesn’t work equally well for everyone, and researchers say they’re getting closer to understanding why.

Persons: Julia Hum, Hum, “, Doctors, it’s, ” Hum, Andreas Horn, “ I’ll, I’ll, Darin Dougherty, didn’t, they’re, ” Horn, Sameer Sheth, ”, Sheth, Dougherty, “ It’s, she’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “ Hope Organizations: CNN, General Hospital, Doctors, Mass General Research Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, CNN Health Locations: Massachusetts, Houston

☆ I have Tourette syndrome. It took me 20 years to get a diagnosis.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Alton Northup | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Tourette syndrome can't be cured, but I want to have more control over my tics. My tics started when I was a kidI started having tics around the age of 7. Despite these criteria, about half of children with Tourette syndrome go undiagnosed, according to the CDC. AdvertisementStress and anxiety can often make symptoms of Tourette syndrome worse, and college brought on a level of stress I hadn’t felt before. Most adults can inhibit that signal, but people with Tourette syndrome cannot.

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☆ Here's an exclusive look at the 10-slide pitch deck a startup that offers mental health coaching for kids used to raise its seed round
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The children's mental health market is booming as part of a larger cultural shift toward transparency around mental health and well-being. The startup uses a gamified curriculum that helps kids build relationships, manage their emotions, and develop academic skills. Indeed, the demand for youth mental health services has grown substantially in the past few years, according to data compiled by mental health investor Telosity. Parallel Learning, Daybreak Health, and Hopscotch all provide various mental health services for children and their families. At tapouts, children and teens ages 4 to 16 participate in weekly, 30-minute group coaching sessions centered on themes including expressing emotions, resiliency, and identifying unhelpful thoughts.

Persons: tapouts, George Mornger, Mornger, Morgner Organizations: Business, Venture Partners, Sidespin, Tatler Asia Group, Capital, Telosity, Centers for Disease Control, Health Locations: Los Angeles, tapouts

☆ ADHD may increase risk of anorexia, major depression, PTSD and suicide, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Our study suggests that both ADHD and major depressive disorder are risk factors for suicide attempt,” Freuer said in an email. Instead, “the increased risk for anorexia nervosa can be attributed entirely to ADHD,” Freuer said. Researchers looked for a link between ADHD and seven mental health conditions: anorexia nervosa, anxiety, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD, schizophrenia and at least one suicide attempt. “Also on the list are Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, learning disabilities and sleep dysfunction,” he added. Both children have the same biological disorder — ADHD — but different environments will uncover different symptoms such as anxiety or depression, Greenblatt said.

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☆ Lewis Capaldi announces break from tour, citing impact of Tourette syndrome
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Following a difficult performance at the Glastonbury Festival over the weekend, Lewis Capaldi is taking a break from touring. The 26-year-old singer has been struggling with Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and sounds. Capaldi appeared to struggle on Saturday while singing his hit, “Someone You Loved,” when the audience stepped in to help him finish the song. “Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of, so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.”A documentary about his diagnoses and living with the syndrome, “How I’m Feeling Now,” was released by Netflix in the Spring.

Persons: Lewis Capaldi, Capaldi, ”, I’d, “, ” Capaldi, I’ll Organizations: CNN, Glastonbury Festival, Glastonbury, Netflix

☆ Diagnosed With Tourette’s, Lewis Capaldi Takes a Break From Touring
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Claire Moses | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In his statement on Tuesday announcing the break from touring, Capaldi wrote, “The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write.”“I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped 3 weeks away would sort me out,” he wrote. “But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.”Tourette’s syndrome is characterized by sudden jerking movements and uncontrollable tics and vocalizations, and Capaldi could be seen twitching onstage during his performance Saturday. His next show was scheduled for Wednesday in Zurich, followed by performances across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. This spring, he released a Netflix documentary, “How I’m Feeling Now,” about his diagnosis and the management of his illness. He also discussed it during an interview with The New York Times last month, before he released his second studio album, “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.”

Persons: Capaldi, “, ”, I’d Organizations: Netflix, The New York Times Locations: Zurich, Asia, Europe

☆ Lewis Capaldi takes tour break to 'adjust to impact' of Tourette syndrome
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi said he is taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future to "adjust to the impact" of having Tourette syndrome, days after he struggled during a Glastonbury music festival performance. But after performing several songs, Capaldi told the crowd he was starting to lose his voice. According to his website, Capaldi had 26 show dates planned between end-June and October, with concerts in Britain, Australia and Dubai among other locations. I'll be back as soon as I possibly can,” Capaldi wrote. Capaldi also thanked his family, friends, team, medical professionals and those supporting him "through the good times and even more so during this past year when I've needed it more than ever".

Persons: Lewis Capaldi, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Capaldi, Glastonbury, I'd, ” Capaldi, I've, Marie, Louise Gumuchian, Christina Fincher Organizations: Twitter, Thomson Locations: Scottish, England, Britain, Australia, Dubai

☆ Lewis Capaldi cancels all shows 'to rest and recover' ahead of Glastonbury
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lewis Capaldi is taking some time for himself. The Scottish singer-songwriter shared a message on his verified Instagram page on Monday notifying his followers that he is canceling all previously scheduled performances until his appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in England on June 24. “It’s been such an incredible time leading into this new album, and seeing all of the support from everyone has been beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of,” his statement began. “I’m getting all the help and support I need from the incredible people around me who I’m so grateful for,” Capaldi wrote, before assuring his followers that he “can’t wait to be back doing it again.”In February, Capaldi revealed during an Instagram live that he was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and sounds. He said at the time that the condition is something he deals with “all the time.”Capaldi was scheduled to perform various shows around the UK before taking the stage at Glastonbury in late June.

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☆ Was mass hysteria behind the mysterious case of 227 middle school students fainting last fall?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Lillian Perlmutter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

On September 23, 2022, 12-year-old Esmeralda walked out of the girls' bathroom at her middle school in Tapachula, Mexico, and fainted. Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador began including regular updates on the government's investigation into the fainting episodes in his daily press conferences. Dr. Carlos Alberto Pantoja Meléndez, one of Mexico's few field epidemiologists, had taken an interest in the fainting episodes. News of the initial fainting episodes had been shared there, the epidemiologist, who asked to remain anonymous, told Pantoja-Melendez. Both believe that the fainting episodes in Mexico were examples of something new and alarming: mass hysteria spreading online.

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☆ Lewis Capaldi Will Break Your Heart. (But Don’t Take Him Too Seriously.)
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( Jon Caramanica | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

At the Grammys in 2020, he had an Andy Kaufmanesque face-off on the red carpet with an unsuspecting Ryan Seacrest. Sometimes, they happen when he’s onstage — at one recent concert, the crowd finished the songs that he couldn’t. But the tics subside when he’s at ease: When fans came up to him outside the Ear Inn to chat, they all but disappeared. “Every piece of content or thing I see with my name next to it is closely followed by Tourette’s. Which is mental, ’cause then I’m like, Billie Eilish has Tourette’s, and she doesn’t bang on about it like I do.”He continued, “It feels dirty.

☆ Elon Musk publicly mocks Twitter worker with disability who is unsure whether he’s been laid off
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Elon Musk publicly scoffed at a Twitter employee’s uncertainty about whether he had been laid off in a recent round of cuts and spoke dismissively of the employee’s disability in a series of tweets Monday night. Haraldur Thorleifsson, an Iceland-based Twitter senior director, tweeted at Musk that access to his computer had been cut off nine days earlier, when Twitter reportedly laid off some 200 employees. It’s not the first time Musk, one of the richest men in the world, has publicly mocked employees at Twitter, the company he bought for $44 billion last year. Hundreds of former Twitter employees are now taking legal action against the company, alleging broken severance promises and, in some cases, discrimination, including against disabled employees. Following the exchange with Musk, Thorleifsson said in a tweet that Twitter’s HR head had confirmed he is no longer employed at the company.

☆ Elon Musk used Tourette's syndrome as an insult. As someone who lives with it everyday, I don't find it funny.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Tara Lerman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk once took to Twitter to tell a former employee she had a "tragic case of Tourette's." Tourette's syndrome is a condition of the nervous system that causes people to have tics — sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that they make repeatedly. Tourette's syndrome is more than swearingI often try to suppress my tics in public spaces or unfamiliar settings to avoid judgement from strangers. My Tourette's syndrome allows me to exhibit empathy at work, because I understand that while people may seem fine on the outside, they're likely navigating their own challenges. So, no, Elon Musk, Tourette's syndrome is not a joke — and it's too complex to fit into the confines of a 280-character tweet.

☆ This biotech founder has a new plan to treat Tourette Syndrome, which affects 200,000 Americans each year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Yeji Jesse Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Emalex Bioscience is developing a new treatment for Tourette Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome currently has no cure and few treatment options. That's how in 2018 he came to found Emalex Biosciences, a pharmaceutical startup, to test a new drug for Tourette Syndrome. Emalex's drug works in a different way than other Tourette treatmentsIn spite of a tough market for biotech startups, Emalex has managed to raise $250 million from investors in November to develop its Tourette Syndrome drug candidate, called ecopipam. Many of the current approved therapies for Tourette Syndrome target D1 dopamine receptors in the brain.

☆ Elon Musk mocks Twitter staff fired for criticizing him, saying 'these geniuses' will 'no doubt be of great use elsewhere'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk on Tuesday used a sarcastic tweet to mock Twitter staff he'd fired for criticizing him. Several employees were reportedly fired after criticizing Musk on internal chats and Twitter itself. In a follow-up tweet Tuesday, Musk wrote: "Important to admit when I'm wrong & firing them was truly one of my biggest mistakes." This week, Musk posted a since-deleted tweet saying Eric Frohnhoefer, a Twitter software engineer, had been fired after Frohnhoefer tweeted criticism of Musk. Two other engineers said they'd been fired within 24 hours of criticizing Musk.

☆ Here's an exclusive look the pitch deck youth mental-health startup Hopscotch used to raise $8 million from investors like Greycroft and Inspired Capital
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Youth health-tech startup Hopscotch raised a seed round led by Greycroft and Inspired Capital. Hopscotch just raised an $8 million seed round led by Greycroft and Inspired Captial. Hopscotch is a full-service telehealth platform that provides in-network mental health care for children and teenagers. Youth mental health startups are booming and could become a $26 billion industry by 2027, as estimated recently by Telocity, the arm of Vinaj Ventures that invests exclusively in the space. Check out the 12-slide pitch deck that Hopscotch used to secure $8 million in seed funding.

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