Ethical Considerations of Using Mental Health Apps in Counseling (2HR) Presented by Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

The availability of many mental health apps is an exciting progression of technology in the counseling field. Mental health apps can provide clients with easily accessible tools and support to aid in their growth. This training will explore key ethical considerations regarding the use of mental health apps in counseling. The benefits and risks of using mental health apps to augment counseling services will be outlined. Strategies for ensuring safety and informed consent for clients will be discussed. A grand case study featuring the ethical practice of introducing an app to a client will be presented.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain at least three ethical considerations of using mental health apps in counseling.
• Define and describe the benefits and risks of incorporating mental health apps into therapeutic work with clients.
• Identify at least two best practice recommendations for ethical implementation of mental health apps.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Ethics continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW