TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
Understanding tardive dyskinesia
Are you (or one of your loved ones) experiencing noticeable and involuntary twitching of the neck or the face around the eyes or the mouth? Are there any other noticeable and involuntary movements in the arms or legs?
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that causes a range of repetitive muscle movements in the face, neck, arms, and legs. TD symptoms are beyond a person’s control. These symptoms can make routine physical functioning difficult, significantly affecting quality of life. In severe cases, the muscles associated with breathing can even be impacted. Read more at the NAMI website TD page.
Information about TD is available at Neurocrine.com/td-awareness/, and resources can be accessed at TalkAboutTD.com and on the links below to find out more.
TD Patient Brochure
Download and learn what causes tardive dyskinesia (TD), what it looks like, and how it’s treated.
Understanding TD Fact Sheet
Download the fact sheet which provides an overview of TD, including risk factors, TD’s impact and the importance of routine screenings.
TD Healthcare Provider Discussion Guide
Download and use this resource to help guide conversations with healthcare providers about possible TD movements during an appointment in person, over the phone or online.
Mental Health and TD Diverse Communities Fact Sheet
Download this fact sheet to learn about disparities in care among adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and the risk of drug-induced movement disorders, including TD