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This resolution urges the Governor to declare May 3-9, 2020, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York.
Why it matters
Increased awareness of tardive dyskinesia (TD) can help reduce misdiagnosis and stigma. , especially since TD often affects individuals already managing mental health conditions and may be mistaken for other disorders.
Highlighting the risks associated with commonly prescribed medications. (particularly antipsychotics) could encourage both prescribers and patients to monitor for symptoms, potentially leading to earlier detection and intervention.
Focusing on vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, women, and people with diabetes or mental illness,. reinforces the need for targeted education and advocacy to prevent or minimize the impact of TD in groups at higher risk.
Encouraging state-level recognition and action may prompt broader policy changes and resource allocation. for research, support programs, and public health initiatives related to tardive dyskinesia.
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Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
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Senate Resolution No. 2482 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 3-9, 2020, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2482 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 3-9, 2020, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of serious health conditions that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 3-9, 2020, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a condition of involuntary muscle movements of the face, trunk, and extremities that can vary in frequency and amplitude; and WHEREAS, TD is a condition that may occur with certain medications used to treat mental illness; and WHEREAS, TD results from treatment with dopamine receptor blocking agents used for both psychiatric and non-psychiatric conditions, and can persist even after discontinuing treatment; and WHEREAS, Research done by The Citizens Commission on Human Rights shows that more than 12 million Americans take antipsychotics and that more than 500,000 of those patients may have TD; and WHEREAS, Anyone taking an antipsychotic medication may develop TD, but people who are elderly, female, diabetic, or have a mental illness are at a greater risk of developing TD; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 3-9, 2020, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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