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Expiration of COVID-19 National Emergency DeclarationDec 7, 2020|2 min read
On July 25th, 2020, the provisions supporting Licensed Professional Counselors within the National Emergency Declaration are set to expire. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½is aware of our members? concerns, and has supported actions to request an extension to the national emergency.
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Markup InformationDec 7, 2020|2 min read
The House Energy & Commerce Committee held a markup of 30 health-related bills. The Committee stated there will not be another markup until September.
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Senate Democrats Introduce the Economic Justice ActDec 7, 2020|1 min read
The proposed Economic Justice Act seeks to deliver ten financial investments over a period of five years to communities of color to support various initiatives such as child care, mental health, and job development.
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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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