Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is a therapy designed to help individuals manage and reduce tic symptoms, which are sudden, repetitive movements or sounds. It combines habit-reversal training—teaching people to recognize their tics and replace them with more acceptable behaviors—with other techniques like relaxation and environmental modifications. CBIT aims to increase awareness of tics, improve self-control, and lessen their impact on daily life. It is evidence-based, typically delivered through structured sessions with a trained therapist, and has been shown to effectively reduce tic severity, especially in children and adolescents.