This Emotional Life is a six-hour documentary, shown in three two-hour parts, which will explore ways we can improve our social relationships, cope with negative emotions and become more positive, resilient individuals. Each episode weaves together the compelling personal stories of ordinary people and the latest scientific research, along with revealing comments from celebrities. The series looks at the latest, cutting-edge biological and social science behind our human nature to help us better understand what drives our emotions and what can lead us to happiness. Some of the topics discussed in the documentary will be intimate relationships, addiction, anger, anxiety, early attachment, Asperger's syndrome, grief, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders, resilience, and forgiveness. More information about the series can be found at www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife.  

SDPB is planning several activities as a follow-up to the show's topic area from January through June, including presentations at various upcoming conferences, including South Dakota AEYC/Head Start Conference in April and the Mental Wellness Conference in early June; on South Dakota Midday and South Dakota Focus; coverage of military families being deployed; and other activities surrounding mental health issues.