Episode 129 | Therapist Ethics & Social Media

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I talk all about licensed mental health professional ethics on social media. Over the past three years we have seen a significant increase in licensed professionals gaining a presence on social media; however, ethics codes surrounding social media have not necessarily caught up. I discuss the current ethical guidelines for social media for counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychologists, while highlighting the importance of always follow our ethics code, whether it specifies social media or not. I discuss the difference between and ethical violation and something that borders ethical concerns but does not necessarily violate ethics, as well as reminders for mental health professionals, as well as consumers of mental health content when engaging on social media. Further, I discuss the steps to take when you believe an ethical violation has been committed. Mentioned in this Episode: ACA Code of Ethics AAMFT Blog Post NASW Technology Standards APA Social Media Guidelines Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License Support the show Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show