In this YouTube video, Stacy Finkbeiner, PhD, discusses a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry on the profound impact of tardive dyskinesia (TD) on patients’ lives across physical, psychological, social, and professional realms. The survey, conducted in the United States, reveals that TD significantly impacts various aspects of life, including motor function, sleep, emotional well-being, social interaction, and employment. Notably, over one-third of those surveyed have skipped or ceased their medication due to the severity of their TD symptoms.
Read the full study at Psychiatrist.com: https://bit.ly/40e8uqQ.
Reference: Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia on Patient Lives. Psychiatrist-CNS. Published October 26, 2023. Accessed November 8, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRGmsyqwobQ.