SR 314
A Resolution designating the week of May 4 through 10, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates the week of May 4 through 10, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the increasing use of antipsychotic medications, the risk of developing Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder, and the need for early detection and screening. It aims to raise awareness about TD among the public, healthcare professionals, and patients.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of May 4-10, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the link between prolonged antipsychotic medication use and Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Identifies individuals at higher risk of developing TD.
- Encourages routine TD screening as recommended by the American Psychiatric Association.
- Supports efforts to raise awareness about the causes, symptoms, and importance of TD.
- Urges individuals experiencing movement abnormalities to consult their healthcare provider.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression)
- Individuals prescribed antipsychotic medications
- Healthcare providers
- Patients with mental health conditions
- Care partners of patients with mental health conditions
Notable changes
- The resolution focuses on raising awareness of a specific medication-induced movement disorder.
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Christine Tartaglione
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