The Ethics Curriculum

Ethics: Diagnosing public figures from afar.


Could we? Should we?

Program Description

The temptation to assign diagnostic labels to public figures is hard to resist, especially when the behavior of those public figures is particularly outlandish. But is it ethical to diagnose someone whom we have never met? On the other hand, is it immoral not to speak out, if we perceive that public figure as dangerous? These are not easy questions and frequent speaker Mark Smaller will address these issues.

Learning Objectives

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Review the implications of the Goldwater Rule
Understand when a professional can responsibly and ethically issue a mental health diagnosis.
Understand the limitations on professionals about making public comments about public figures.
Be able to define “professional opinion”
Learn about working with clients holding opposing political views.

Interviews

Ethics: Diagnosing public figures from afar: Could we? Should we? - Mark Smaller, Ph.D., LCSW

The temptation to assign diagnostic labels to public figures is hard to resist, especially when the behavior of those public figures is particularly outlandish. But is it ethical to diagnose someone whom we have never met? On the other hand, is it immoral not to speak out, if we perceive that public figure as dangerous? These are not easy questions and frequent speaker Mark Smaller will address these issues. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Review the implications of the Goldwater Rule Understand when a professional can responsibly and ethically issue a mental health diagnosis. Understand the limitations on professionals about making professional comments about public figures. Be able to define “public opinion” Learn about working with clients holding opposing political views.

The Ethics of diagnosing public figures from afar. - Mark Smaller, Ph.D., LCSW

The temptation to assign diagnostic labels to public figures is hard to resist, especially when the behavior of those public figures is particularly outlandish. But is it ethical to diagnose someone whom we have never met? On the other hand, is it immoral not to speak out, if we perceive that public figure as dangerous? These are not easy questions and frequent speaker Mark Smaller will address these issues.

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Client Testimonials


“I found this a very helpful format and nice, leisurely pace of learning. I would welcome continuing the series.”


... Tina O.
LCSW