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SD FOCUS: COVID Mental Health Impact--Reasons & Resources
Alfonso Serrano, PBS

SOUTH DAKOTA FOCUS: COVID-19 IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH--Reasons & Resources

SDPB1 & SDPB.org: Thursday, April 9, 8pm (7 MT)

From anxiety about health and the economy, to the loss of jobs, routines, and physical connection, COVID-19 is impacting South Dakotans’ mental health. Local mental health practitioners and other advisors join host Stephanie Rissler to discuss issues and resources for supporting everyone from our elderly, to children, to health care providers.

Join host Stephanie Rissler and guests on the next episode of South Dakota FOCUS, Thursday, April 9, 8pm (7 MT) on SDPB1 and SDPB.org/live.

Guests include:

  • Dr. David Dracy -- Psychologist, Lewis & Clark Behavior Health
  • Bishop Constanze Hagmaier – SD Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Chabli Hodge – MSW, District Social Worker & Family Outreach Coordinator, Vermillion School District
  • Rick Kahler – Financial Therapist, Kahler Financial
  • Sheri Nelson – Suicide Prevention Director, 211 HelpLine
  • Kelli Willis – MSW, CSW-PIP, Behavioral Health Therapist, Sanford Health

South Dakotans are invited to join the conversation by texting 956-7372 or emailing SDFocus@sdpb.org