Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution designates the week of May 5 to May 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the District of Columbia. The bill directly affects individuals taking certain medications for mental health or gastrointestinal issues who may develop involuntary movements as a side effect. Its primary mechanism is to officially recognize this specific time period and encourage people experiencing related symptoms to consult healthcare providers for screening and monitoring. The measure aims to increase public and medical community awareness about the condition without altering any laws or funding.