Mind Matters: Conversations that Make a Difference

Mental wellness isn’t always linear. It’s not just the highlight reel. It’s resilience, setbacks, courage, and choosing to keep going. In this episode of Mind Matters: Conversations That Make a Difference , we sit down with Archer Small to talk about what mental wellness really looks like behind the scenes. Almost two years ago, Archer planned to take his own life. Instead, he reached out for help...

When the Seasons Change: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder affects people of all ages, including children, teens, adults, and older adults, especially during the darker winter months. In this episode of Mind Matters Conversations that Make a Difference , we sit down with Mariah Howard, a therapist at Siouxland Mental Health Center, to discuss what Seasonal Affec...

In this episode of Mind Matters, host Morgan Haskell sits down with Dr. BreAnne Danzi, Psychologist at Siouxland Mental Health Center and Professor at the University of South Dakota, to unpack the world of psychological assessments for children and adolescents. If you’re a parent who’s noticed changes in your child’s behavior, mood, attention, or school performance, this episode offers clarity, re...

In this debut episode of Mind Matters: Conversations That Make a Difference , we sit down with Amy Small, LISW — Director of Child & Adolescent Services at Siouxland Mental Health Center — to explore what mental health looks like in today’s youth. We discuss early intervention, the pressures kids and teens are facing, and how community-based mental health services help families navigate it all...