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Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care

To address a surge in mental health problems among young Alaskans, the Alaska Senate is considering whether to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to seek therapy without their parents’ permission. On Wednesday, the Senate is scheduled to vote on Senate Bill 240, a proposal introduced by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and amended by Senate Majority Leader Cathy […] The post Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care appeared first on Alaska Beacon. ....

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