Relative to Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

This Senate Resolution designates the week of May 6, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in California to highlight a movement disorder caused by long-term use of certain medications. The bill aims to educate residents about the condition, which affects the face, torso, and limbs, and emphasizes the importance of regular medical screening for patients taking dopamine receptor blocking agents. By raising public awareness, the resolution encourages individuals experiencing abnormal movements to consult their healthcare providers for proper diagnosis and treatment options.