Age Line in Mental Health Care | Anchorage News

A bill designed to protect and improve care for young people in locked psychiatric facilities just got vetoed by Governor Dunleavy, leaving a glaring loophole: teens under 18 get protections, but 19-year-olds don’t — even though both need care. After two years of investigation, lawmakers found serious failures in how these facilities operate, and while the bill’s defeat is disappointing, it’s a wake-up call to fix the system for everyone, not just the youngest. The real goal? Universal dignity and oversight for all patients — no matter their age. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc69258294ff34b2