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In the Moment

Sticky notes & sound healing: Caring for your mental health

On today's show...

David Ermer, M.D., clinical vice president of Avera Behavioral Health, unpacks mental health trends and available resources in South Dakota (1:00 to 14:42).

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An art installation with 13,000 messages of hope aims to fight mental health stigma. SDPB's Jackson Dircks shares his reporting (14:42 to 19:23).

Find the full story here.

A sound therapist joins the show with chimes, singing bowls and gongs. Veronika Ludewig talks about the healing power of sounds and invites listeners to relax, refocus and recenter (19:23 to 32:16).

Plus, it's the end of the school year. Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber join SDPB's Teacher Talk to explore how to say goodbye (32:16 to 49:18).

Read their full companion blog.

In the Moment
Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.