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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ Statement on Publicly Diagnosing the Mental State of an IndividualDec 2, 2021|1 min readThe ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) Code of Ethics, Section E, requires counselors to take special care in providing the proper diagnosis of mental disorders in the proper manner. The public association of any individual with any term ...
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NOW ACCEPTING: 2022 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½National Awards NominationsDec 1, 2021|1 min read
It's ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Awards season again! Nominations are officially open for the next round of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½National Awards. The Awards winners will be recognized at the upcoming 2022 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Conference & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia and the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½2022 Virtual Conference ...
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Representatives Newman and Stewart Champion Student Mental Health with New BillNov 30, 2021|2 min read
Congresswoman Marie Newman (D-IL-03) and Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT-2) have sponsored the Student Mental Health Helpline Act of 2021 (HR 5235) to address students? mental health by providing a 24/7 mental health helpline.
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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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