Maria Hassel is not only from South Dakota, but she is from right here in Sioux Falls!!
She is 22 years young and moved to Nashville to pursue her dreams in music.
Two of her songs have actually been used in a movie that will be released in over 500 theatres...
If someone tries to encourage me out of my anxiety it often just makes it worse, but these words from a 5-year-old seem to have broken some of the spell.
A 5 year old dropped these words of wisdom on me, that changed my perspective on panic. Like plenty of people anxiety has played a reoccurring role in my life.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States affecting over 40 million adults.
Wendy Giebink of NAMI South Dakota says the good news is that the disorder is highly treatable. "Of course there are a number of medications that work within the brain to reduce anxiety...