A study of mental health issues last summer by an interim committee of the South Dakota legislature has led to a much-expanded study this year.

Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton was a member of the committee last year…

There are five sub committees studying separate mental health issues. Kennedy’s committee will study some inpatient services……

Kennedy says legislators found the need for mental health services greatly exceeds what is available…

The sub-committees are meeting now, with all of their finding to be pulled together in November.