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May 1-7 is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week

April 30, 2023 by Nova Getz

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize May 1-7, 2023, as Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week to help increase awareness and support people living with this burdensome condition.

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TD is an involuntary movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts.1-4 TD is associated with prolonged use of certain mental health medicines (anti-psychotics) that can be used to treat bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.3,4 TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the U.S.1,5

Specifically, approximately 822,000 adults in Maryland are living with a mental illness, and many people with a mental illness may also have TD.7,8

The uncontrollable movements of TD can impact patients physically, socially, and emotionally.9 It can impact one’s ability to work, drive, button a shirt, eat, or even hold a cup of coffee.9,10 TD can exacerbate feelings of vulnerability, embarrassment, and frustration and add to the overall disease burden for the those living with the condition.4,9-11

If you or someone you love is showing symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia, you are not alone, and help is available. Click the button below to download more information, and even a guide to help you start a conversation with your doctor to get treatment.

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