Ethical Practice and Boundary Setting for Mental Health Professionals-View Presentation Slides

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The document is a detailed agenda and guide for a webinar hosted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) on ethical practice and boundary setting for mental health professionals, conducted on March 31, 2023. This webinar offers continuing education credits across multiple health professions, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nursing professionals.<br /><br />The session includes topics such as common ethical considerations in mental health, the application of ethical decision-making models, and the handling of ethical dilemmas. The document outlines several key ethical principles such as respect for persons, autonomy, beneficence, fidelity, nonmaleficence, veracity, justice, privacy, and integrity, emphasizing their significance in clinical practice.<br /><br />The webinar provides examples of scenarios illustrating ethical dilemmas, "slippery slopes," and "gray areas" to help participants better understand the complexities of ethical decision-making. It also covers the importance of setting appropriate professional boundaries and recognizing "red flags" that may indicate ethical risks, such as poor self-awareness or burnout.<br /><br />A portion of the document is dedicated to explaining the ethical decision-making model adapted from Corey et al (2021), which involves identifying the problem, reviewing ethics codes, understanding relevant laws, obtaining consultation, and deciding on the best course of action. The importance of shared decision-making and cultural responsiveness in treatment planning is addressed, highlighting the balance of practitioner expertise with patient empowerment in achieving optimal care outcomes.<br /><br />The webinar resources include downloadable slides, captions for participants, and access to a mobile app for more information. Participants can submit questions during the Q&A segment and later access discussions and expert consultations through the SMI Adviser platform. The session offers additional resources on exceptions to mental health provider-patient confidentiality and provides details for upcoming webinars. The process for claiming continuing education credits is also explained.

Keywords

ethical practice

boundary setting

mental health

continuing education

ethical decision-making

professional boundaries

Corey et al model

cultural responsiveness

patient empowerment

confidentiality exceptions