Rep. Kendra Johnson

Tardive Dyskinesia is a neurological condition, sometimes caused by the long term use of antipsychotics, that causes uncontrollable movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts, and affects approximately 800,000 people in the United States. This condition can have major impacts on one’s wellbeing, often impeding on daily life.

It must be said that antipsychotics are not inherently dangerous. All medicines have their risks as well as their benefits, and antipsychotics can be a necessary part of one's treatment.Though steps have been taken to shine light on this issue, we still have a long way to go.

I was proud to bring attention to this before my colleagues with SCR 184, which designates May 3-9, 2026 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Delaware. Awareness leads to earlier recognition and increases in resources, something we can all support.

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