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Just dropping in with another tip to add to your coping toolbox for #MentalHealthMonth 🧰💚
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It is crucial for people with TD to have timely access to care to reduce the disease's impact and improve their overall quality of life. #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD
Learn more in MDPC’s #TDAwarenessWeek toolkit: bit.ly/2Yo4Dd3
People need to learn to recognize the symptoms & to #Screen4TD . Awareness of the condition can empower individuals to seek treatment, prevent potential complications and enhance their overall well-being.
Learn more in MDPC’s #TDAwarenessWeek toolkit: bit.ly/2Yo4Dd3
That concludes our chat – thank you to everyone who joined today’s #TDAwarenessWeek discussion!
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Increased awareness for tardive dyskinesia is important so others can recognize the signs & symptoms of the condition to seek timely treatment.
For more information, scroll through Movement Disorders Policy Coalition' #TDAwarenessWeek toolkit: bit.ly/2Yo4Dd3 #Screen4TD
Access to treatments for TD can help make your loved one’s day-to-day life a little easier by reducing those uncontrollable movements and help make them less self-conscious in social settings. #TDAwarenessWeek
What do you feel is most important for people to know about tardive dyskinesia (TD)? #TDAwarenessWeek
Access barriers such as prior authorization and step therapy can stand between patients with TD and receiving the treatment they need far too often. The stigma surrounding the condition also prevents some patients from seeking treatment. #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD
Why is it important that those living with tardive dyskinesia (TD) have timely access to care? #TDAwarenessWeek
The stigma around TD, along with lack of awareness, can prevent patients from seeking treatment. Other barriers include prior authorization and step therapy, which can pose challenges in receiving optimal care. #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD
Learn more: bit.ly/44Yf6eo
If you are experiencing signs & symptoms of TD, talk to your health care provider to find the best options. There are FDA-approved medications, physical therapies & assistive devices available. #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD
Learn more: bit.ly/44Yf6eo
What kind of barriers stand between those with tardive dyskinesia (TD) and treatment? #TDAwarenessWeek
Proactive recognition and treatment of TD can make a positive impact on the lives of many people experiencing mental illness. TD is a chronic condition that is unlikely to improve without treatment. There are U.S. FDA-approved treatment options for TD. #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD
Reach out to CAN’s free Caregiver Help Desk at 855-227-3640 or caregiveraction.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/reque…. CAN also has videos from the perspective of caregivers for a loved one with TD: caregiveraction.org/resources/tard… #TDAwarenessWeek
When should someone consider treatment for tardive dyskinesia (TD)? What kinds of treatment options are available for people who are living with TD? #TDAwarenessWeek
It's important to openly communicate with your provider about any uncontrollable movements or symptoms. Providing detailed information about the onset, duration & severity of symptoms can help in diagnosis & finding the most effective treatment. #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD
Make sure your loved one’s doctor knows what medications they are taking and the dosage. See our Medication Checklist to help you: caregiveraction.org/medication-che… #TDAwarenessWeek
One family caregiver shares the difficulty of getting a diagnosis in this video. His wife had previously been diagnosed w/ schizophrenia. When the new symptoms started, they thought it was Parkinson’s. caregiveraction.org/tims-story #TDAwarenessWeek