On the Cover – Lifting the Veil 2025/26

Published annually by dsm magazine, Lifting the Veil uncovers stories about mental illness in Central Iowa and shines a light on the people and organizations that provide caring and effective solutions.

On the cover: A gentle breeze flutters the wind chimes hanging in Quincy’s Sensory Space, a calm and colorful area designed to help people with sensory-processing disorders enjoy the Des Moines Arts Festival. Read the story here. Photo: Duane Tinkey.

Read the 2025/26 issue here.

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