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Brian D. Banks Joins the American Counseling Association as Its Next CEO

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian D. Banks as its new chief executive officer. Banks is a nationally recognized leader in government affairs, public policy and strategic advocacy.

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Ohio Becomes the 3rd State to Grant Counseling Compact Privileges

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Study Finds Religion/Spirituality May Protect Against Depression Among Young Adult Online Gamers

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ACA in the News: Importance of Positive Attitude in Adulthood
May 5, 2015|1 min read

ACA member Catherine Roland shares insights about ways to navigate older adulthood.
ACA in the News: Addiction During Menopause
Apr 28, 2015|1 min read

ACA member Dr. Adina Silvestri was interviewed in a recent Everyday Health article about addiction during menopause and how that can make seeking help harder.
ACA in the News: Dealing With the Loss of a Friend
Apr 27, 2015|1 min read

In her May column for Psychology Today, ACA President-Elect Thelma Duffey writes about the many ways to lose a friend and how to cope with it.

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When It Feels Like Your Family Is Making Your Depression Worse

Published April, 2026 on WebMD

Criticism from family members on the care of loved ones with depression can worsen a care giver’s own depression. ACA President Elect Victoria Kress and Shari Moody, discuss how care givers can manage their depression and how they can deal with family members. Read the Full Article

AI & U: Taking Your Chatbot on a Dinner Date

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 ACA counselors show concern about developing unhealthy dependencies on chatbots. Watch the Video

AI & U: How Artificial Intelligence is Leading to Anxiety in the Workforce

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. Watch the Video

AI & U: Could ‘Grief Bots’ Be a Source of Comfort, or a Mental Health Risk?

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 ACA counselors, 89% says that these new grief bots interrupt the grieving process. Watch the Video

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