The authors define and explore benefits and risks for using Mental Health Apps to augment counseling services. After ethical concerns are identified and explained, the authors suggest strategies for insuring safety and informed consent for clients. They also address the current status of evaluation and oversight of MHapps and the difficulty that poses for practitioners. Keywords Smartphone apps . Mental health . Counselor . Code of ethics
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Ethical and Safety Concerns Regarding the Use of Mental Health–Related Apps in Counseling: Considerations for Counselors created by Kathleen M. Palmer, PhD et al in 2020.
Publication Date
Aug 2020
Course Material Authors
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Kathleen M. Palmer, PhD
Dr. Kathleen Palmer currently works as an assistant professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Palmer does research about integration and use of internet-based mental health interventions. She has presented at both the state and national level on topics that include undergraduate college students’ attitudes about online versus face-to-face counseling, college students’ attitudes about Internet-based mental health interventions, and college students’ use of mental health-related cell phone apps. Her work has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.
Vanessa Burrows. M.A.
Vanessa is a student at University of Detroit Mercy. This is her first published article.
Barbara McMillan, BA, MS, EdD, LPC has 35 years of experience as a therapist, clinical director, and administrator in mental health and substance abuse programs. She holds degrees in psychology and education, and has been a licensed professional counselor and supervising counselor for many years. After 18 years in various roles in private and public mental health settings, she became a full-time college psychology and sociology instructor.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Evaluate the claims of quality for MHapps.
List potential strengths and weaknesses related to using MHapps.
Enumerate ethical concerns for counselors using MHapps to supplement therapy.
Availability
This course is available starting Dec 16th, 2021 and expires Jan 4th, 2040
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Course Creator
Barbara F. McMillan, LPC – No relevant financial relationships.
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