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Apply Now: Funding available for SUD training programsMar 26, 2019|1 min read
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering two types of mental and behavioral health education and training grants to education and training organizations, both with an application deadline of May 7. The grant programs offer a ...
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Approved Advocacy Statement for Indigenous People?s Rights and ConcernsMar 19, 2019|1 min readThe ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) adopted the following advocacy statement: · The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) stands in alliance with indigenous communities and recognizes the need for counselors to provide counseling ...
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The School-Focused Debate: Safety Technology v. Mental HealthMar 18, 2019|2 min read
Nearly a quarter of a million students have experienced gun violence at their schools since the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, according to a Washington Post analysis. And 2018 had the highest number of school shootings since at ...
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Published November 18, 2025 on The Post
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Joe Burrow Foundation have partnered on a new program, the Burrow Blueprint, to provide and support mental health treatment in Appalachian Ohio schools. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Past President Christine Suniti Bhat explains the importance of providing mental health services to students in rural Appalachian Ohio.
Aired September 25, 2025 on Spectrum News Columbus
More should be done to combat the dark side of social media that can endanger kids and teenagers. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Past President Christine Suniti Bhat discusses the dangers of social media, its influence on societal pressures on young people and the role of parental supervision in protecting them.
Published August 27, 2025 in CNN
As AI chatbots become a popular way to access cost-free counseling and companionship, a patchwork of state regulation is emerging, restricting how the technology can be used in therapy practice. ACA’s AI work group member Russell Fulmer provides insight on using AI in counseling in this article.
Published August 19, 2025 on Associated Press
Transitioning to a new home or school environment can be an anxious time for kids, with worries about making new friends and adapting to new routines. ACA’s President Elect Victoria Kress provides insight on how these changes can affect kids.
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