PsychPearls Podcast: Optimizing the Management of Tardive Dyskinesia – Addressing the Complexity of Care with Targeted Treatment

Tardive dyskinesia (TD), a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movement, is commonly associated with exposure to antipsychotic medication. The disorder can have significant impacts on patient quality of life due to functional challenges and social stigmatization. Comprehensive assessment of TD burden and severity is needed to guide treatment decisions and optimize outcomes. In this podcast, Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists in Orange County, CA and Linda Trinh, a nurse practitioner at Progeny Psychiatric Clinics in Orange County, CA discuss the burden of TD and the diagnostic approach.