MI HR0082

Declares May 5-9, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Michigan

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a condition causing uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the face, torso, and limbs, associated with prolonged antipsychotic medication use for mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia

Approximately 60% of the estimated 800,000 U.S. adults living with TD remain undiagnosed, with higher risk groups including those over 55, Black individuals, women, and people with mood or substance use disorders

Emphasizes the importance of routine TD screening as recommended by the American Psychiatric Association, along with early detection and intervention

Supports efforts to raise awareness among healthcare providers, patients, and care partners about TD causes, symptoms, and the availability of FDA-approved treatments