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Representatives Newman and Stewart Champion Student Mental Health with New Bill

Nov 30, 2021

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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Navigating the Challenges and Benefits of Virtual Counseling

Nov 30, 2021

Although telehealth services existed long before the pandemic arrived, many people—counselors and clients alike—were hesitant to fully embrace virtual therapy options because of the potential problems and challenges they posed. Luckily, those potential issues have been matched by several benefits to virtual counseling as well.
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