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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Meets with White House Administration on Protecting Counselor RightsSep 12, 2022|3 min read
Following the United States Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade (via Dobbs v. Jackson), the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) issued a statement in opposition of the ruling. This statement focused on the need to protect Licensed ...
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The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Submit Comments To CMS Regarding Impact On Medicare and Medicaid Programs: CY 2023 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program; et al.Sep 6, 2022|1 min readThe ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA), in addition to other mental health organizations, submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on how the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule’s ...
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The White House Issues Student Loan Relief for Federal BorrowersAug 30, 2022|3 min read
On Wednesday, August 24th, President Biden released a three-part delivery plan to cancel up to $20,000 for low-to middle-income federal borrowers. Currently, the national cumulative federal student loan debt is at $1.6 trillion, accounting for nearly ...
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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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