Tardive Dyskinesia Resources
Chosen by Advanced
Practice Providers
Chosen by Advanced
Practice Providers
- Clinical guidelines
- Patient support and education resources
- Research updates


CURATED BY: Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC
MSN, PMHNP-BC
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is most commonly linked to long-term use of dopamine receptor blocking drugs (DRBDs), such as antipsychotics. However, there has been some exploration of whether non-DRBD...

Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC,
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, H3-Hope Healing Health
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, H3-Hope Healing Health

Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia on Caregivers: Strain on Well-Being, Work, and Daily Life
This study examines the impact of tardive dyskinesia (TD) on informal caregivers, focusing on their physical, psychological, and social well-being....

Jessica Jones,
DHSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych,
Director of Didactic Education, College of Saint Mary
Director of Didactic Education, College of Saint Mary

Managing Tardive Dyskinesia: Risk Factors, Early Detection, and Effective Treatments
Patients with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder are at high risk for developing tardive dyskinesia...

Jonathan Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych,
Physician Associate, DENT Neurologic Institute
Physician Associate, DENT Neurologic Institute

Deep Brain Stimulation and Treatment for Severe Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is typically caused by long-term use of dopamine receptor antagonists, especially neuroleptics, and can develop after months...

Jonathan Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych,
Physician Associate, DENT Neurologic Institute
Physician Associate, DENT Neurologic Institute
Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Contributors to the Tardive Dyskinesia Center of Excellence
POCN’s Tardive Dyskinesia Center of Excellence is curated by practicing clinical physician associates and nurse practitioners who review and select resources that are the most useful to their peers. They provide their expertise by hand-picking the latest content for advanced practice providers.
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