Mass Social Media Illness with Tourette-Like Behavior Tics vs. Tourette Syndrome: What Are the Differences? (2023 Study)
In recent years, the medical community has observed a perplexing surge in cases of functional Tourette-like behaviors (FTB), attributed significantly to the influence of social media. Dubbed Mass Social Media-Induced Illness (MSMI), this phenomenon marks a departure from traditional understandings of mass sociogenic illness, leveraging virtual platforms to spread across global populations. Highlights: Surge Since …