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Statement of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ on the School Shooting in Uvalde, TexasMay 25, 2022|2 min readToday, our nation has begun learning about yet another mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two adults were shot dead by an 18-year-old high school student. In the days, weeks, months and years ...
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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ Announces First New CEO in 23 YearsMay 18, 2022|3 min read
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ Announces First New CEO in 23 YearsShawn E. Boynes, CAE, FASAE Named CEO Effective July 20, 2022 Alexandria, VA: May 19, 2022 – After a nationwide search, the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) today ...
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President Biden Issues Mental Health Awareness Month ProclamationMay 11, 2022|1 min read
On Friday, April 29, 2022, President Biden announced May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The Biden administration has been committed to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and supporting programs and services for the mental ...
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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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