SD: Mental Health
SD's Medicaid expansion becomes ensnared with work-requirement debate
As South Dakota continues to implement a Medicaid expansion approved by voters in 2022, controversy has emerged with some lawmakers seeking approval …
Navigating the holidays for families experiencing addiction
Celebrating the holiday season can be complicated for households with a loved one dealing with an addiction. A South Dakota expert said there are …
Sense of community at heart of anti-bullying messaging
This weekend marks the kickoff of National Bullying Prevention Month. Those raising awareness hope schools in South Dakota and elsewhere work toward …
Community Health Centers Juggle Demand, Operational Headwinds
This week is National Health Center Week. The facilities help to close care gaps in underserved communities, and regional and national leaders hope …
SD Sees Progress in Boosting Training for Child-Abuse Case Workers
A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past …
Measuring the Overhaul of Suicide Prevention Line, One Year In
Assessments continue following the first anniversary of 988, the new version of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In a state with a higher …
Child Care Access Hovers Over SD Child Well-Being Report
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like South Dakota fared better in the …
New Report Dives into Challenges, Solutions for Behavioral Care in Rural U.S.
A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Those …
New Research Links Child Maltreatment to Generational Health Outcomes
New findings suggest health effects stemming from child maltreatment can be passed on to the next generation. In South Dakota, leaders in early-…
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids
South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …
SD Plan to Ban Gender-Affirming Care Stokes Privacy Debate
South Dakota is once again locked in a debate over a bill concerning transgender youth. It seeks to ban gender-affirming care, with supporters …
Mental Health Crisis: Report Offers Clues in Beefing Up Care Network
Most South Dakotans live in federally designated mental-health professional shortage areas, and a new report recommended steps Congress and other …