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House Introduces Improved School Counseling BillSep 24, 2018|3 min read
For more than 60 years, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½has been at the forefront of supporting the establishment and enhancement of school counseling programs that provide students with the skills to face life’s challenges, deal with bullying, practice a respect for ...
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SAMHSA Provides Child-Informed Trauma ResourcesSep 24, 2018|2 min read
High-profile tragedies involving children and youth—such as natural disasters and mass shootings—happen far too frequently in contemporary America. In addition, less publicized and non-publicized traumatic events affect children in every ...
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Red Cross Issues Call for Mental Health Volunteers for Florence ResponseSep 17, 2018|1 min readAlthough now a tropical depression, Florence has devastated the Carolinas, dumping more than 30 inches of rain in some communities, causing catastrophic flooding. More than 19,000 people are living in temporary shelters and it will be some time before ...
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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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