As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, another health crisis has arisen almost in tandem with the virus.
It isnât another pathogen, but a crisis of mental health as concern about the virus and the stresses it has brought wear down the psyche of people across the globe.
Dr. Tom Stanage of Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services in Yankton told the Press & Dakotan the region hasnât been spared the pandemicâs mental anguish.
âWeâve certainly seen an increase in the need for service as a result of COVID-19,â Stanage said. âItâs really been true across our entire service area.â