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October 5 is National Depression Screening DaySep 18, 2006|2 min readGet Screened! Find a local site offering free, anonymous screenings for depression, anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder on October 5, 2006, National Depression Screening Day.
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9/11 RemembranceSep 11, 2006|1 min read
As the world pauses to remember and reflect on the events of five years ago, ACA is reprising some articles of interest on our website. Also, do you have a remembrance of September 11, 2001 that you would like to share? Please send us your ...
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NMHA Release - Mental Health Central to National Preparedness/Response, Requires Increased AttentionSep 7, 2006|3 min read
Monday, September 11, 2006, marks the fifth anniversary of the largest terrorist attacks on United States soil. Over the past five years, research and personal accounts have demonstrated the emotional impact of these attacks on Americans throughout ...
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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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