Designates Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week

Official: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

IntroducedMay 7, 2026

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Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for recognizing the week of May 3 to May 9, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

If you or someone you know takes medications that can cause tardive dyskinesia, this resolution encourages awareness during the designated week in 2026.

Affects: This resolution affects individuals with tardive dyskinesia and those taking medications that may cause it.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution supports the week of May 3 to May 9, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. 2. Tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary movement disorder that affects many people taking certain medications. 3. About 600,000 people in the United States are estimated to have tardive dyskinesia, with many undiagnosed. 4. The resolution encourages individuals to learn more about tardive dyskinesia and its symptoms. 5. Raising awareness can help improve diagnosis and treatment for those affected by this disorder.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects individuals with tardive dyskinesia and those taking medications that may cause it.

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