Online Exclusives

Don’t forget school counselors on the list of first responders

By Jetaun Bailey, Cheryl Allen, and Morgan Alford August 4, 2023

School counselors’ efforts on the front lines of managing mental health crises are often overlooked and misunderstood.

Voice of Experience: The gift of friendship

By Gregory K. Moffatt July 31, 2023

Supportive friendships can improve people’s professional and personal lives and remind them that life is more than just work.

Seasonal affective disorder and the summertime blues

By Samantha Cooper July 28, 2023

People often don’t expect to feel sad, agitated or depressed during the summer, but if they do, then they may be suffering from summer seasonal affective disorder.

Conceptualizing and assessing race-based traumatic stress

By Portia Allie-Turco July 6, 2023

The toll of racism is implicated in health and mental health disparities that can be addressed only through knowledge, awareness and a commitment to culturally responsive care.

5 takeaways from the 2023 Virtual Hill Day

By Samantha Cooper June 29, 2023

ACA’s 2023 Virtual Hill Day provided counselors with tips on how to effectively advocate with members of Congress.