Professionalism and Ethics in Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Laura Weiss Roberts, this new edition of Professionalism and Ethics: Q & A Self-Study Guide for Mental Health Professionals offers an interactive, case-oriented approach to mental health ethics. The book is organized around scenarios that pose important and sometimes thorny ethical questions, drawing on the diverse clinical and research experience of its contributors.

Expert Insights from Diverse Backgrounds

The contributors, with backgrounds in medicine, ethics, psychology, law, medical education, religious studies, public health, and related fields, provide expert insights into the complexities of mental health ethics. The editor, an internationally recognized scholar in bioethics, psychiatry, and medical education, oversaw a rigorous review process to ensure the content meets the highest standards.

Comprehensive Coverage of Mental Health Ethics

The guide begins with an overview of the role of ethics in caring for people with mental illness, concepts and models of professionalism, and ethics education. It then delves into the essential skills required for mental health professionals, including learning and applying ethical principles in real-life clinical practice.

New Challenges and Emerging Topics

This updated edition reflects significant changes in the field of psychiatry, including:

• Assisted suicide and euthanasia: exploring the ethical implications and religious views, informed consent, and the potential impact of clinical depression.
• Social media and digital age challenges: navigating the pitfalls of self-disclosure, loss of anonymity, and maintaining ethical boundaries.
• Patient privacy in the digital age: examining the ethical dilemmas of “Googling” patients and obtaining consent.
• Burnout and professional well-being: setting reasonable limits in an era of electronic health records and the importance of self-care.
• Neuroscience and neuroethics: understanding the conceptual basis of mental illness, human subjects research, and emerging domains like neurotechnologies and philosophy of cognition.

This eloquent, instructive, and pragmatic guide is an essential reference for mental health professionals, providing critical learning to prepare for ethical challenges in care and research.

Stay ahead in the complex world of mental health with this comprehensive guide, covering the latest developments, challenges, and best practices in ethics and professionalism.

About the Editor

Laura Weiss Roberts is an internationally recognized scholar in bioethics, psychiatry, and medical education, bringing her expertise to this updated edition of Professionalism and Ethics: Q & A Self-Study Guide for Mental Health Professionals.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date: August 3, 2021
Language: English
ISBN: 9781615373352, 9781615373963