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Promotes Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Recent Bills/Promotes Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week

Promotes Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week

IntroducedMay 7, 2025
1 year ago
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House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
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Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for a week dedicated to raising awareness about tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder caused by certain medications.

If you or someone you know takes medications that may cause tardive dyskinesia, this resolution encourages awareness during the week of May 4, 2025.
Who this affects
Individuals with serious mental illnesses · Families of affected individuals
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution supports designating May 4 to May 10, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.
  2. 2Tardive dyskinesia affects around 600,000 people in the United States, with many remaining undiagnosed.
  3. 3Raising awareness can help individuals recognize symptoms and seek appropriate medical care.
  4. 4Health care providers are encouraged to monitor patients on certain medications for tardive dyskinesia.
  5. 5The American Psychiatric Association recommends regular screening for tardive dyskinesia.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution supports the designation of Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary and uncontrolled movements of muscles in the face, torso, and extremities.

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House
IntroducedCurrentMay 7, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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