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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 11TH OF 2024, TO BE "TARDIVE

DYSKINESIA (TD) AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Miller, Picard, Felag, Zurier, Bissaillon, Britto, Rogers,
DeLuca, Burke, and F. Lombardi

     Date Introduced: May 02, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Many people living with serious mental illnesses (for example, bipolar

disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder) or

gastrointestinal disorders (for example, gastroparesis, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting) may

be treated with medications that work as dopamine receptor blocking agents, including

antipsychotics and antiemetics; and

     WHEREAS, While ongoing treatment with these medications can be necessary,

prolonged use is associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD), an involuntary movement disorder that

is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs,

and fingers or toes; and

     WHEREAS, Even mild symptoms of TD can impact people physically, socially and

emotionally; and

     WHEREAS, It is estimated that TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the United

States, and approximately 65 percent of people with TD have not been diagnosed, making it

important to raise awareness about the symptoms; and

     WHEREAS, It is important that people taking these medications be monitored for TD by

a healthcare provider. Regular screening for TD is recommended by the American Psychiatric

Association; and

     WHEREAS, Clinical research has led to approval of treatments for adults with TD by the

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and recognition and treatment of TD can make a positive

impact in the lives of many people experiencing psychotic and mood disorders; and

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island needs to do all it can to raise awareness of TD

among the public and medical community; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims May 5th

through May 11th of 2024, to be "Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week" in the State of

Rhode Island; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby encourages anyone experiencing uncontrollable,

abnormal and repetitive movements to consult their healthcare provider regarding their

symptoms; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Karla Kiriako, Director, State Government

Affairs-East, Neurocrine, Inc.

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