Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 5-11, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 5-11, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition marked by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements. The bill notes that TD is associated with prolonged antipsychotic use, which is often necessary for treating serious mental illnesses. It emphasizes the need for early screening, detection, and intervention, and mentions that FDA-approved treatments can improve the quality of life for those with TD.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 5-11, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 5-11, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition marked by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements. The bill notes that TD is associated with prolonged antipsychotic use, which is often necessary for treating serious mental illnesses. It emphasizes the need for early screening, detection, and intervention, and mentions that FDA-approved treatments can improve the quality of life for those with TD.