Bill > HR1295

This resolution recognizes the first full week in May 2026 as Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week, aiming to increase public understanding and encourage routine screenings for this condition. TD is a movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements, often affecting the face, torso, or limbs, and can be a side effect of antipsychotic medications used to treat serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The resolution highlights that many individuals with TD remain undiagnosed, and early detection and intervention are crucial for improving their physical, social, and emotional well-being, especially since FDA-approved treatments are available to manage symptoms and enhance quality of life.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73045