In this CME episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC on the importance of engaging patients across all facets of tardive dyskinesia management beginning with screening to symptoms monitoring to treatment. The role of patient experience and preferences in shared decision-making regarding treatment for tardive dyskinesia is discussed at length.

Target Audience: This activity has been developed for the healthcare team or individual prescriber specializing in mental health. All other healthcare team members interested in psychopharmacology are welcome for advanced study.

Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to:

Recognize the significance of comprehensive measures that assess both healthcare practitioner-perceived severity of tardive dyskinesia symptoms and the patient-reported impact of tardive dyskinesia on daily life
Engage in informed discussions with patients about the rationale behind incorporating additional medications to manage side effects arising from primary antipsychotic medication
Consider all facets of patient health, including physical, mental, and social well-being, when formulating strategies for managing tardive dyskinesia symptoms

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Faculty Author / Presenter Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Norton College of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Malvern, PA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, Biogen, BioXcel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Brii Biosciences, Cerevel, Corium, Delpor, Evolution Research, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Jazz, Karuna, Lundbeck, LivaNova, Luye, MapLight Therapeutics, Neumora, Neurocrine, NeuroSigma, Noven, Otsuka, Relmada, Reviva, Sage Therapeutics, Sumitomo (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, VistaGen Therapeutics Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, BioXcel, Corium, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sumitomot (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, Vanda Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB): COMPASS Pathways, Freedom Biosciences Faculty Author / Presenter Desiree M. Matthews, MSN, PMHNP-BC Founder and Clinical Director, Different MHP, PC, Charlotte, NC Consultant/Advisor: Alkermes, Biogen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Karuna, Indivior, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Neurocrine Biosciences, Sage Therapeutics, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Axsome, Neurocrine Biosciences, Teva The remaining Planning Committee members, Content Editors, Peer Reviewer, and NEI planners/staff have no financial relationships to disclose. NEI planners and staff include Caroline O’Brien, Meghan Grady, and Andrea Zimmerman.

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Cultural Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competencies and strategies for understanding and reducing implicit bias can be found in this handout—download me.

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E226 - (CME) Symptoms Speak: Engaging Patients in the Tardive Dyskinesia Conversation