A resolution designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

Bill 118 sres 757, also known as the "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" resolution, aims to designate the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as a time to raise awareness about tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements, often caused by long-term use of certain medications, particularly those used to treat mental health conditions.

The resolution highlights the importance of educating the public about tardive dyskinesia, its symptoms, and available treatment options. It also emphasizes the need for increased research funding to better understand and address this condition.

By designating a specific week for Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this often overlooked disorder and promote greater understanding and support for those affected by it. It encourages individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to work together to improve awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of tardive dyskinesia. Overall, the resolution seeks to promote compassion and support for individuals living with tardive dyskinesia and to encourage efforts to enhance research and education in this area.