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FL S1302
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AI Summary
- Designates the week of May 4, 2025, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Florida
- Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a condition caused by prolonged antipsychotic use, marked by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, fingers, or toes
- An estimated 800,000 adults in the United States are affected by TD, with approximately 60 percent remaining undiagnosed
- References American Psychiatric Association clinical guidelines recommending routine TD screening for individuals treated with antipsychotics or experiencing abnormal movements
- Encourages individuals experiencing uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements to consult their health care provider regarding their symptoms
Legislative Description
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Last Action
Adopted
3/27/2025
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