A Resolution designating the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution aims to raise public and medical community awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), an involuntary movement disorder often associated with medications used to treat mental and gastrointestinal conditions. It highlights the importance of monitoring for TD and encourages increased understanding of the condition and its impact on individuals.
Key provisions
- Designates May 4-10, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes that prolonged use of dopamine receptor blocking agent medications can lead to tardive dyskinesia.
- Acknowledges that many individuals with TD are undiagnosed.
- Encourages monitoring for TD by healthcare providers.
- References the American Psychiatric Association’s recommendation for regular screenings.
- Notes FDA approval of treatments for adults with TD.
- States the House of Representatives’ goal of raising awareness of TD.
- Urges public and medical community to become better informed about TD.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health conditions (bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder)
- Individuals with gastrointestinal disorders (gastroparesis, nausea, vomiting)
- Healthcare providers
- The general public
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Primary sponsor
David Delloso
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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