Depression Treatment in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa
Depression comes in more than one form, and all of them are treatable. Whatever yours looks like, our psychiatric team offers effective, evidence-based depression treatment, in person at six clinics or by secure telehealth across our region.
Understanding depression
Effective care for every kind of depression
Depression is more than a low mood. It is a lasting loss of interest and energy that can affect sleep, focus, appetite, and your sense of hope. It is one of the most common mental health conditions, and it is very treatable.
Depression is not one thing. It includes major depression, the depressive lows of bipolar disorder, and depression that has not responded to medication. At MWI Health, we treat the full range with a plan built around you, whether that is therapy, medication management, or advanced options.
Our providers serve South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, so you can start close to home or by telehealth. No referral is required, and most people are seen without a long wait.
Signs & symptoms
What depression can look like
If several of these last most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more, it is worth talking with a provider.
Our approach
How we treat depression at MWI Health
Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, coordinated by a team that communicates about your care.
Where to find care
Depression treatment across our clinics
Depression care is available at all six MWI Health locations, plus secure telehealth for patients in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Downtown Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Rapid City
Rapid City, SD 57702
Yankton
Yankton, SD 57078
West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
Fargo
Fargo, ND 58102
Fri, 8:00am–12:00pm
Why MWI Health
A local team built around you
Board-certified psychiatry
Led by a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer, with an experienced provider team.
Prompt availability
New patients welcome with no referral needed, so you are not waiting months to be seen.
Care in one place
Therapy and psychiatric care coordinated by one team that talks to each other about your plan.
In-person or telehealth
See us at one of our clinics or from home by secure telehealth across SD, ND, and IA.
Coverage
Insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Good to know
Depression treatment questions, answered
No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly and we will help you get scheduled, often without a long wait.
Care usually begins with an evaluation, then a plan that may combine therapy, medication management, or both, adjusted over time based on how you respond.
Yes. Depression is one of the most treatable mental health conditions. Most people feel significantly better with therapy, medication, or a combination.
We treat the full range, including major depressive disorder, bipolar depression, and treatment-resistant depression, as well as depression that occurs alongside anxiety. Each has dedicated, focused care.
You still have options. For treatment-resistant depression, we offer advanced treatments such as Spravato and TMS at our Sioux Falls clinic.
Yes. We offer secure video visits for patients located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
Many new patients are seen without a long wait. Request an appointment and we will help you get scheduled at the location or telehealth option that works best for you.
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.
In a crisis
Get help right now
MWI Health is an outpatient clinic and cannot respond to emergencies. If you or someone you know is in danger or thinking about suicide, use these free, confidential resources, available 24/7.
- Call 911Life-threatening emergency, or someone at immediate risk of harm.
- Call or text 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat. In South Dakota, answered locally by the Helpline Center.
- Dial 988, then press 1Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
- Dial 2-1-1Helpline Center, everyday support and resources. Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
Depression is treatable, and help is close
Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.