*HR1569*
Introduced Version
HOUSE
RESOLUTION No. ___
Introduced by: Carbaugh
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1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing the first full week
2 of May 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.
3 Whereas, Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder,
4 major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia often require
5 treatment with antipsychotic medications for effective
6 management, and antipsychotic prescribing rates continue to
7 rise;
8 Whereas, While prolonged antipsychotic use may be
9 essential for the treatment of certain conditions, it is associated
10 with tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition marked by
11 uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face,
12 torso, limbs, or extremities;
13 Whereas, People at higher risk of TD include those older
14 than 55 years, Black individuals, women, individuals with mood
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1 or substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, or central
2 nervous system injuries, and those with high cumulative
3 antipsychotic exposure;
4 Whereas, Approximately 60 percent of the estimated 800,000
5 U.S. adults living with TD remain undiagnosed, and even mild
6 TD symptoms can be stigmatizing and impair physical, social,
7 and emotional well-being, underscoring the urgency of early
8 screening, detection, and intervention;
9 Whereas, The American Psychiatric Association
10 recommends routine TD screening in their clinical guidelines
11 for antipsychotic treatment, and individuals treated with
12 antipsychotics or experiencing abnormal movements should
13 consult their health care providers to assess TD risk, receive
14 TD screenings, and determine appropriate treatment together;
15 Whereas, Treatments approved by the United States Food
16 and Drug Administration for TD can provide options for
17 symptom management and improved quality of life for many
18 individuals living with TD; and
19 Whereas, The Indiana House of Representatives encourages
20 TD screening education and awareness for health care
21 providers, patients, and care partners to help ensure patients
22 prescribed antipsychotics receive care and support that aligns
23 with clinical best practices, including regular TD screenings:
24 Therefore,
25 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the
26 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
27 SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
28 recognizes the first full week in May 2025 as Tardive
29 Dyskinesia Awareness Week.
30 SECTION 2. That the Indiana House of Representatives
31 underscores the importance of early detection and intervention
32 to improve outcomes for people living with mental health
33 conditions and prescribed antipsychotics, and supports efforts
34 to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of TD and
35 the importance of routine TD screening.
36 SECTION 3. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
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1 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to State
2 Representative Martin Carbaugh for distribution.
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