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Federal Report on School Safety ReleasedDec 20, 2018|3 min read
The Federal Commission on School Safety, established after the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., released a 180-page final report on Dec. 18 containing 93 recommendations for improving school safety nationwide, ...
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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Takes Action Toward Interstate Licensure PortabilityDec 19, 2018|2 min read
This fall, the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ took a major step in the direction of interstate licensure portability. On Oct. 17, the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Governing Council approved the initial endorsement and funding of a professional occupation ...
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The Costs of Mental Illness In Treating Physical IllnessDec 12, 2018|2 min read
The effects of mental health on physical health are well known. An Oxford University review of the literature shows that the average reduction in life expectancy is between seven to eleven years for someone with recurrent depression, nine to twenty ...
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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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