Stigma and risk of self-injury and suicidality in adults with Tourette syndrome: findings from a cross-sectional impact survey
This sample of ATS, on average, endures medium-high levels of stigma, which significantly contributes to their risk of self-injury, suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviours. Given this heightened risk, it is crucial to integrate stigma reduction interventions into health and mental health services for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Wei‐Ti Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2342-045X)
- Katrina S. Hermetet
- Chengshi Shiu
- Rachel H Arbing
- John Piacentini
- Amanda Talty
Institutions
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Tourette Association of America (US)
- National Taipei University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-102693
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 88.22
Funders
- Tourette Association of America
- University of California, Los Angeles