ALYV Health

10/03/2026

The everyday moments were the ones he wanted to talk about.

We sat down with an ALYV client to hear about his ExoMind experience. But this is just part 1. In the coming parts, you’ll hear why he decided to try it, what sessions felt like, and what he noticed over time.

ALYV offers ExoMind protocols focused on concerns like brain fog, mental load, and mental performance. Providers Carmen Hendrix, NP-C, and Brittany Schroeder, PMHNP-BC are here to help you explore your options.

Interested in ExoMind? Visit ALYVHealth.org to request a consultation.

09/30/2026

Your calendar gets optimized. Your workouts get optimized. Your business gets optimized.

But when was the last time you thought about optimizing your brain?

ExoMind is a noninvasive treatment designed to stimulate targeted areas of the brain associated with mood and cognitive function. And we treat right here in the ALYV office.

No downtime. No complicated routine. Just a new way to support the brain that’s working behind everything you do.

Curious what ExoMind could look like for you? Let’s talk. Schedule a consultation with one of our licensed professionals at ALYVHealth.org.

09/25/2026

What if it’s not “just anxiety”?

Anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, irritability, trouble concentrating, changes in sleep. These symptoms can absolutely be connected to your mental health.

But sometimes, there’s more to the picture.

Thyroid changes. Hormones. Nutrient deficiencies. Sleep. Medications. Chronic health conditions. All can play a role in how you feel.

At ALYV Health, we believe mental health care should consider the whole person and not just one symptom.

Our latest blog explores some of the physical factors that can affect your mental health and why looking at the bigger picture matters.

Read the full blog here: https://www.alyvhealth.org/post/what-if-it-s-not-just-anxiety-medical-conditions-that-can-affect-your-mental-health

09/17/2026

Feeling safe in your care means feeling safe enough to ask questions, voice concerns, and be part of the conversation.

At ALYV Health, we believe mental healthcare should be collaborative. You deserve to understand your options, feel heard by your provider, and have a voice in the decisions surrounding your care.

Your voice isn’t just welcome here. It matters.

Consult with one of our patient care providers at ALYVHealth.org, where we offer in-person care in Sioux Falls, and telehealth across South Dakota.

09/17/2026

Some battles are loud. Others are carried quietly through workdays, school drop-offs, conversations, and everyday life.

A reminder this month (and always) to give yourself a little more grace. You never really know how much someone, including yourself, may be carrying. And if things have been feeling heavier than you can manage on your own, asking for support is a strength.

ALYV Health offers mental health care through telehealth across South Dakota, with in-person options available in Sioux Falls.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

09/16/2026

💙 Walking for hope. Walking for those we’ve lost. Walking for those who are still here.

This Saturday, ALYV Health will be joining Moore Counseling for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at The Levitt in Sioux Falls.

Mental health is at the heart of what we do every day, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to come together with other local mental health professionals and our community to support su***de prevention, raise awareness, and remind people that support is available.

We’d love to see our patients, friends, families, and community there walking alongside us. 💙

📍 The Levitt | Sioux Falls
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ Check-in: 11:30 AM | Walk begins: 1:00 PM

Want to walk with us? Registration is FREE!
👉 Register for the Sioux Falls Walk here
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/SiouxFalls

Can’t attend but want to support the cause?
👉🏻 https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/3621680

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/15/2026

Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking the first step.

Toward feeling better. Toward understanding yourself. Toward getting the support you deserve.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to start. Your mental health is worth showing up for.

We're here when you're ready! Available for both telehealth & in-person appointments at ALYVHealth.org.

09/13/2026

Fall reset, but make it mental health.

More boundaries. More asking for help. More taking care of yourself before you hit your breaking point.

And if getting support is on your “IN” list this fall, ALYV is here to make that step a little easier.

Our mental health team includes Carmen Hendrix, NP-C, Psychiatric-Mental Health & Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Mental Health, and Brittany Schroeder, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a special focus on adolescent mental health and postpartum care.

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, navigating postpartum changes, or looking for help for your child or teen, ALYV makes getting the care you need more accessible with convenient telehealth appointments throughout South Dakota, as well as in-person care.

Currently accepting new patients. Head over to ALYVHealth.org to take that first step.

09/10/2026

You don't need the perfect words to check on someone you care about.

Ask. Listen. Take them seriously. Stay present. Help them find support.

And when you're genuinely concerned about su***de, asking directly isn't something to avoid. It can open the door to an important conversation.

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we're reminding you that one conversation CAN matter.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

09/10/2026

New on the ALYV edit. ✨

When your kids leave home, the quiet can feel a lot louder than you expected.

Empty nest syndrome isn’t a diagnosis, but the emotions that come with this transition are very real. We’re talking about the grief, identity shifts, loneliness, and unexpected feelings that can come with this new season of parenthood — and how to navigate what comes next. 🤍

Read the latest on the ALYV blog.

For years, your life may have revolved around school schedules, practices, appointments, dinners, laundry, rides, late-night conversations, and making sure everyone else had what they needed.Then, suddenly, the house gets quiet.Whether your child leaves for college, moves into their first apartment,...