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Why Schools Close Black Boys Out of Gifted and Talented ProgramsAug 29, 2023|3 min read
Biased tests and educators’ racial attitudes hinder academic opportunities Alexandria, Va. — Flaws in testing and racial bias among teachers and school counselors are some of the reasons many Black boys are denied advanced learning ...
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Nearly Half of Mental Health Practitioners Say They Are Unprepared to Help Clients Cope with Climate ChangeAug 28, 2023|2 min read
Many mental health counselors feel ill-equipped to help their clients deal with psychological issues around climate change, according to a new study published in the Journal of Humanistic Counseling, a journal of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½.
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Black Men Reap Mental Health Benefits from OtherfatheringAug 9, 2023|3 min read
Black men serve a variety of parental roles in their communities ? from teaching to coaching to mentoring youth. A new study reveals how this work, called otherfathering, influences the men?s mental health.
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Published February 16, 2026 on NBC News New York
AI developers are creating opportunities to explore relationships with chatbots and to use AI technology to search for human companionship. However, results from a new survey of over 700 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½counselors show concern about developing unhealthy dependencies on chatbots.
Published February 13, 2026 on NBC News New York
There’s growing concern about the ability of AI to displace humans in the workforce. ACA’s AI Work Group co-chair, Russell Fulmer, talks with NBC News about what counselors are hearing from their clients.
Published February 11, 2026 on NBC News New York
Emerging AI technology is making it possible to create AI versions of deceased loved ones. But in a new survey of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½counselors, 89% says that these new grief bots interrupt the grieving process.
Published February 9, 2026 on NBC News
More the 700 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½counselors participated in an NBC News survey about the use and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on mental health. Olivia Uwamahoro, co-chair of ACA’s AI Work Group, explained why counselors are skeptical of the future of AI on mental health and wellness.
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