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SR 103
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates the first full week in May as ‘Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week’ in California. It aims to increase awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition linked to long-term use of antipsychotic medications, which affects a significant number of people with mental health conditions. The resolution encourages healthcare providers to screen patients for TD and supports efforts to improve early detection and treatment options for those affected.
Key provisions
- Designates the first full week in May as ‘Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week’.
- Encourages healthcare providers to screen patients for TD.
- Highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for TD.
- Promotes awareness about the causes and symptoms of TD.
- Supports efforts to raise awareness about the condition.
- Recommends routine TD screening for those treated with antipsychotics.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health conditions
- Patients prescribed antipsychotics
- Healthcare providers
- Care partners
- People at risk of tardive dyskinesia (older adults, Black individuals, women, etc.)
Notable changes
- None – this is a resolution declaring a week of awareness.
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