Mental Health

A package of legislation designed to address mental health issues in criminal justice has been presented to the legislature in Pierre. House Bill 1183 is…

Officials say the justice system needs to treat people with mental illness differently.Understanding the misunderstanding between native and non-native…

The head of South Dakota’s Supreme Court says the probation system in the state is stretched thin.With rising rates of drug related offenses, Chief…

David Gilbertson has been chosen by his colleagues on the South Dakota Supreme Court to serve another four years as Chief Justice.Gilbertson says one…

South Dakota Supreme Court Justice David Gilbertson discusses the recommendations of the Mental Health Task Force and details the legislative support…

The VA Black Hills Health Care System is hosting a series of mental health summits designed for veterans, their families, veterans’ service organizations…

South Dakota Chief Justice David Gilbertson joins Dakota Midday with an update on the state’s Mental Health Task Force. The group was formed to research…

Lori Walsh talks with journalist Mark Walker. An Argus Leader Media investigation found the state's primary mental health hospital has experienced a…

Dr. Gerard Jacobs is the author of the upcoming book “Community Based Psychological First Aid: A Practical Guide to Helping Individuals and Communities…

The Helmsely Charitable Trust is giving the State Department of Health a $302,500 grant to fund a community justice and mental health early intervention…