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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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2015 Graduate Student Essay Competitions Winners Announced
Jan 21, 2015|2 min read

The 2015 ACA Foundation Graduate Student Essay competitions have come to a close and the 22 winning essayists are identified below.
ACA in the News: Kids in Dangerous Situations
Jan 20, 2015|1 min read

ACA member and author, Brian Van Brunt, spoke with Your Teen Magazine about how parents can talk to their kids about defending themselves in dangerous situations.
ACA Responds to Dear Abby Column
Jan 16, 2015|2 min read

In response to a recent column titled, ?Dear Abby: Reader hopes to find low-cost counseling," ACA drafted and submitted an official letter on behalf of its 55,000 members.

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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

Tech developers say AI chatbots can battle loneliness and depression. Experts are skeptical.

Published February 9, 2026 on NBC News

More the 700 ACA counselors 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. Read Full Article

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