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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 | |
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Introduced By: Senators Miller, Picard, Felag, Zurier, Bissaillon, Britto, Rogers, | |
Date Introduced: May 02, 2024 | |
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
1 | WHEREAS, Many people living with serious mental illnesses (for example, bipolar |
2 | disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder) or |
3 | gastrointestinal disorders (for example, gastroparesis, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting) may |
4 | be treated with medications that work as dopamine receptor blocking agents, including |
5 | antipsychotics and antiemetics; and |
6 | WHEREAS, While ongoing treatment with these medications can be necessary, |
7 | prolonged use is associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD), an involuntary movement disorder that |
8 | is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, |
9 | and fingers or toes; and |
10 | WHEREAS, Even mild symptoms of TD can impact people physically, socially and |
11 | emotionally; and |
12 | WHEREAS, It is estimated that TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the United |
13 | States, and approximately 65 percent of people with TD have not been diagnosed, making it |
14 | important to raise awareness about the symptoms; and |
15 | WHEREAS, It is important that people taking these medications be monitored for TD by |
16 | a healthcare provider. Regular screening for TD is recommended by the American Psychiatric |
17 | Association; and |
18 | WHEREAS, Clinical research has led to approval of treatments for adults with TD by the |
19 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and recognition and treatment of TD can make a positive |
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1 | impact in the lives of many people experiencing psychotic and mood disorders; and |
2 | WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island needs to do all it can to raise awareness of TD |
3 | among the public and medical community; now, therefore be it |
4 | RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims May 5th |
5 | through May 11th of 2024, to be "Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week" in the State of |
6 | Rhode Island; and be it further |
7 | RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby encourages anyone experiencing uncontrollable, |
8 | abnormal and repetitive movements to consult their healthcare provider regarding their |
9 | symptoms; and be it further |
10 | RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
11 | transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Karla Kiriako, Director, State Government |
12 | Affairs-East, Neurocrine, Inc. |
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