Tardive Dyskinesia

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NewNavigating bipolar disorder and schizophrenia can be stressful, so building up a support system is essential. Sometimes it can be overwhelming or difficult for people navigating a diagnosis to communicate how they are feeling or what they need. Learn more about what people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia wish their loved ones understood about their [...]

Seeking support from loved ones about tardive dyskinesia (TD) can be a vulnerable experience, and sometimes comments that are intended to make you feel better can do the opposite. It may be difficult initially for friends and family to understand what TD is, how it is caused, and how it is treated, which can lead [...]

NewIf you are currently taking medication — or have considered taking medication — to manage and treat a mental health condition, you know that each treatment can have its own potential adverse consequences. Researching a medication’s potential adverse consequences can help you and your health care provider make informed decisions about starting or continuing that [...]

As a movement disorder commonly induced by antipsychotic medications, tardive dyskinesia (TD) is important to study in medical school. Although often categorized as a “side effect” of conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, TD merits attention as a distinct medical condition in its own right. Beyond acquiring essential technical knowledge, medical students could benefit from [...]

If your doctor has recommended seeing a neurologist for tardive dyskinesia (TD) and you are wondering how to approach your first appointment, you are not alone. Building a connection with any new doctor can feel daunting at first, but it is an exciting opportunity to seek care focused on your individual case and needs. The [...]

NewThe treatment landscape for tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that can develop  after the use of antipsychotic medications, is rapidly evolving. In the past five years alone, two medications for treating the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia were approved for use in the U.S. While there is currently no cure for TD, there are steps [...]

Imagine your ideal support team. Does it include friends and family? Coworkers? The person who delivers your mail each day with a kind word and a smile?  Now imagine your ideal tardive dyskinesia (TD) support team. Is that mail person still on it? If not, maybe they should be! When living with a chronic condition [...]