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ACA Statement on Conflict in UkraineFeb 28, 2022|2 min readAs advocates of the emotional needs of all people, along with our commitment to social justice, ACA stands with people and organizations of conscience around the world in condemning the ongoing, unprovoked Russian incursion into Ukraine.
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Edil Torres Rivera, PhD Elected as 72nd President of the American Counseling AssociationFeb 16, 2022|2 min read
Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, professor and Director of the Latinx Studies at Wichita State University, Kansas, has been elected to serve as the American Counseling Association (ACA) President-elect beginning July 1, 2022. Dr. Rivera will begin serving as ...
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Statement on the Removal of The Voice of Counseling Podcast from SpotifyFeb 15, 2022|1 min read
The American Counseling Association has a long history embracing multiculturalism, diversity, equity and inclusion. Racist commentary and slurs do not reflect the values of ACA. We are aware that talk show personality Joe Rogan’s podcast has ...
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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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