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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ President

Elsa Soto Leggett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, professor and practicum/internship coordinator at Truman State University and sole proprietor of Shelter Counseling and Supervision, began her term as ÀÖ²©´«Ã½2025–2026 president on July 1.

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    Sep 11, 2006|1 min read

    As the world pauses to remember and reflect on the events of five years ago, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½is reprising some articles of interest on our website. Also, do you have a remembrance of September 11, 2001 that you would like to share? Please send us your ...

  • NMHA Release - Mental Health Central to National Preparedness/Response, Requires Increased Attention
    Sep 7, 2006|3 min read

    Monday, September 11, 2006, marks the fifth anniversary of the largest terrorist attacks on United States soil. Over the past five years, research and personal accounts have demonstrated the emotional impact of these attacks on Americans throughout ...

  • ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Idea Bank Open For Business
    Sep 6, 2006|1 min read

    ÀÖ²©´«Ã½cares what you think! We have launched an idea bank on our website where you can send suggestions or questions about anything relating to ÀÖ²©´«Ã½and your ÀÖ²©´«Ã½membership.

Media Mentions

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 5, 2025 in Healthcare Brew

Bots have the potential to both help and hurt the mental health crisis, and clinicians hold varied perspectives about AI for therapy. ACA’s AI work group members Russell Fulmer and Olivia Uwamahoro Williams discuss the pros and cons and are cited in this article.

Published July 28, 2025 in WebMD

A person with disorganized attachment often wants conflicting things, so they have contradictory behavior. ACA’s President-Elect, Victoria Kress explains this attachment style and is quoted in this article.

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