SPRINGFIELD – To increase compassion and awareness for those impacted by tardive dyskinesia, State Senator Laura Fine led a resolution to designate the week of May 4-10, 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Illinois.

“Developing a medical complication while treating a mental health condition is usually unexpected,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This resolution seeks to build on public awareness and sensitivity to those impacted by tardive dyskinesia, giving those with the condition access to necessary support and a sense of dignity.”

Tardive dyskinesia is a condition characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements affecting the face, torso, and other body parts. This condition may develop after several months of taking certain medications to treat mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. Approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. experience symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.

Senate Resolution 105 establishes the week of May 4-10, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. This resolution expands understanding of the growing prevalence of tardive dyskinesia, its symptoms, and aims to increase access to available support.

“Facing an unexpected condition like tardive dyskinesia can be stigmatized by the public, and  is commonly left undiagnosed until much later,” said Fine. “I’m pleased to continue advocating for increased public awareness and compassion for Illinoisans impacted by this condition across the state.”

Senate Resolution 105 was adopted by the Senate on Thursday.