Changes to Existing Law
HB1077 — Provide for the inclusion of education regarding mental health in the South Dakota health education standards.
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§ 13-33
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NEW SECTION added to Chapter 13-33
When the South Dakota Board of Education Standards undertakes a revision of the health education standards, in accordance with § 13-3-48, the board shall, after consulting with mental health experts, incorporate the following into the health education standards: (1) Understanding mental health problems and gaining an awareness of the myths and realities of mental illness; (2) Understanding the relationship between mental health and an individual's overall health; (3) Destigmatizing mental illness and improving attitudes toward seeking help for mental health problems; (4) Tools for maintaining mental health wellness; (5) Common mental health conditions and evidence-based practices that may be used to overcome mental health challenges; (6) Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness; (7) Employing positive coping techniques to address stress that does not rise to a level requiring professional treatment, but if left unattended, may lead to mental illness; and (8) Using professional resources available to students to address mental health issues affecting a student or member of a student's family. 22