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Salazar, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The March 31 ruling compromises the ethical standards...  #### [Counseling Awareness Month Celebrates the Pivotal Work of Counselors in Strengthening Mental Health](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/04/01/counseling-awareness-month-celebrates-the-pivotal-work-of-counselors-in-strengthening-mental-health) Apr 1, 2026\|3 min read Alexandria, Va. (April 1, 2026) — To honor and recognize the counseling profession and to increase public awareness about when and how to engage with a counselor, the American Counseling Association (ACA) celebrates Counseling Awareness Month each April.  #### [Tennessee LPC/MFT Licensure Board Update](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/04/01/tennessee-lpc-mft-licensure-board-update) Apr 1, 2026\|1 min read The Tennessee General Assembly advanced a bill (SB 2227/ HB 2539) that would eliminate the Licensed Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Board and house the administrative functions of the board under a Department of Health commission.  #### [TIPSHEET: Counseling Experts Present Latest Research at the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo, April 9–11 in Columbus, Ohio](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/03/30/counseling-experts-present-latest-research-at-2026-aca-conference-expo-april-9-columbus-ohio) Mar 30, 2026\|4 min read SELECT RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Broaching Current Events with Clients, April 10, 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET Current events can profoundly affect mental health, yet many counselors struggle with when and how to address sociopolitical realities in session.  #### [Research Highlights at 2026 ACA Conference & Expo: Disaster’s Effect on Children, Mental Health Misinformation, How Body Acceptance Can Lead to Flourishing in Middle Age + More](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/03/26/research-highlights-2026-aca-conference-disaster-effect-on-children-mental-health-misinformation-body-acceptance) Mar 26, 2026\|5 min read The 2026 ACA Conference & Expo, the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, will feature 200+ education sessions, organized across 24 mental health and counseling topic areas.  #### [New Survey Reveals Professional Counselors Concerns About Consumers Use of AI for Mental Health Therapy](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/03/18/new-survey-reveals-professional-counselors-concerns-about-consumers-use-of-ai-for--mental-health-therapy) Mar 18, 2026\|3 min read With the rising popularity of artificial intelligence, consumers today are increasingly turning to AI for assistance in a variety of ways, including for mental health support.  #### [Student Loan Borrowers Sue the Department of Education](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/03/11/student-loan-borrowers-sue-the-department-of-education) Mar 11, 2026\|1 min read Student loan borrowers have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education, asserting that the Trump Administration must restart the SAVE plan. The SAVE plan, created under the Biden Administration, is an income-driven repayment program designed...  #### [American Counseling Association to Hold 2026 ACA Conference & Expo](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/03/10/american-counseling-association-to-hold-2026-aca-conference---expo) Mar 10, 2026\|1 min read The 2026 ACA Conference & Expo is the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors.  #### [American Counseling Association Adds TheraNest to Prestigious Strategic Partner Network](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/02/27/american-counseling-association-adds-theranest-to-prestigious-strategic-partner-network) Feb 27, 2026\|3 min read The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that TheraNest by Ensora Health has been selected as the newest addition to its Strategic Partner Network.  #### [Call on the Department of Education to formally recognize Counseling Programs as Professional Programs](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/02/20/call-on-the-department-of-education-to-formally-recognize-counseling-programs-as-professional-programs) Feb 20, 2026\|1 min read The Department of Education (ED) is considering significant reductions to federal student loan limits. Under these new limits, counseling students would only be able to borrow \$20,500 annually, potentially pushing students toward expensive private...  #### [Brian D. Banks Joins the American Counseling Association as Its Next CEO](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/02/19/brian-banks-joins-the-american-counseling-association-as-its-next-ceo) Feb 19, 2026\|3 min read 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.  #### [Study Finds Religion/Spirituality May Protect Against Depression Among Young Adult Online Gamers](https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/01/22/study-finds-religion-spirituality-may-protect-against-depression-among-young-adult-online-gamers) Jan 22, 2026\|3 min read Internet use is part of daily life for many people in work, social interaction, entertainment, shopping, and many other activities. 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