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Senate Democrats Introduce the Economic Justice ActDec 7, 2020|1 min read
The proposed Economic Justice Act seeks to deliver ten financial investments over a period of five years to communities of color to support various initiatives such as child care, mental health, and job development.
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Senate Republicans Unveil HEALS ActDec 7, 2020|4 min read
Senate Republicans released a package of bills that represents their first negotiation position with House and Senate Democrats for the next COVID-19 relief package.
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Congressional Task Force Examines the Benefits of Telebehavioral HealthDec 7, 2020|3 min read
The House Ways & Means Committee?s Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force held its first roundtable discussion. The Task Force did not indicate when it would meet next. We will continue to monitor and update.
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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.
What Does Disorganized Attachment Style look Like in Adults?
Published July 28, 2025 in WebMD
Teaser: A person with disorganized attachment often wants conflicting things, so they have contradictory behavior. ACA’s President-Elect, Victoria Kress explains this attachment style and is quoted in this article.
Unpacking the Past (and the Groceries) With Your Therapist
Published July 11, 2025 in New York Times
More counselors are exploring cooking therapy to lead clients to breakthroughs in a novel setting. ACA's Lynn Linde discusses this emerging method and is cited in the article.
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