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ACA in the News: Sandwich Generation StressNov 24, 2015|1 min readACA member Meg Stoltzfus spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about common workplace issues facing the ?Sandwich Generation," a demographic that social scientists describe as between the ages of 40 to 59, raising children and caring for aging ...
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ACA Media Spotlight: Talking to Kids About Drug AddictionNov 23, 2015|1 min read
As part of the National Night of Conversation initiative last week, ACA member Adina Silvestri shared insights with Dr. Oz The Good Life about how to talk to kids about drug addiction.
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ACA Media Spotlight: The Power of Words and FeelingsNov 19, 2015|1 min read
ACA president-elect Catherine Roland discusses "The Power of Words and Feelings" in her monthly article for psychologytoday.com.
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Burrow Blueprint Tackles Mental Health in Appalachian Schools
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. ACA Past President Christine Suniti Bhat explains the importance of providing mental health services to students in rural Appalachian Ohio. Read Full Article
Protecting Kids and Teens on TikTok
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. ACA Past 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. Watch the News Segment
AI Therapist Might Be Illegal Soon. Here’s Why
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. Read Full Article
As AI Therapy Grows, Clinicians Try to Chart a Path Forward
Published August 5, 2025 in Healthcare Brew
Bots have the potential to both help and hurt the mental health crisis, and clinicians hold varied perspectives about AI for therapy. ACA’s AI work group members Russell Fulmer and Olivia Uwamahoro Williams discuss the pros and cons and are cited in this article. Read Full Article
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