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Neurocrine Biosciences and Carnie Wilson Team Up to Launch ConnectING with Carnie™ Awareness Campaign for People with Tardive Dyskinesia
New multimedia awareness campaign empowers people living with tardive dyskinesia to stand up to stigma and speak openly with their healthcare provider about
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[{"type":"text","content":"New multimedia awareness campaign empowers people living with tardive dyskinesia to stand up to stigma and speak openly with their healthcare provider about symptoms and treatmentSAN DIEGO, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the launch of ConnectING with Carnie™, a multimedia awareness campaign in partnership with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health advocate, Carnie Wilson. The campaign aims to support people struggling with the uncontrolled movements of tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder associated with the use of antipsychotic medications, by sharing stories of courage and resilience in seeking diagnosis and treatment.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nConnectING with Carnie raises awareness of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and encourages individuals to stand up to stigma, speak openly about their symptoms without fear or embarrassment and seek diagnosis and treatment. Driven by her personal and family experiences with mental health challenges, Carnie is using her voice to empower those impacted by mental illness and TD to take action. Through the campaign, she's connecting with individuals and care partners who share their lived experiences with mental illness and TD. This includes discussions about INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules for the treatment of TD in adults.1 The ultimate aim is to encourage people living with TD to seek the help they deserve.\n\"Mental health is a topic close to my heart, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with Neurocrine Biosciences to spread hope and positivity by sharing stories, connecting with individuals in the mental health community and encouraging those experiencing uncontrollable movements to speak with their healthcare provider about appropriate treatment,\" Carnie said. \"I've seen the difference that seeking support and treatment can make, and I want people who may be struggling with tardive dyskinesia to know they do not need to suffer in silence.\"\nAlthough Carnie does not have TD, she is committed to advocating for those with the condition. She has been inspired by conversations with mental health advocacy leaders regarding TD and its impact, in addition to individuals living with TD, their care partners and healthcare professionals who have shared experiences and success stories regarding treatmen...