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There are numerous forces that govern the helping professions. For example, there are professional organizations that guide the practice and education of professionals trained within the helping professions. Most of these national and international organizations have a code of ethics that serve to guide the standards of practice for a specific profession. Most states also have legal regulations that help to define the appropriate professional care for persons at risk for suicide. Knowledge of the basic code of conduct and standards for ethical mental health practice is always important, however, it may mean the difference between life and death when treating the suicidal client.
The following are some ethical and legal issues related to the professional's activities in the treatment of suicide:
This is not an exhaustive listing of ethical and legal questions within the helping professions, but does give you an idea of some of the ethical and legal questions surrounding the treatment of clients with suicidal ideation. If you ever have a question about a future clinical decision, the clinical choices of a colleague, or any other ethical or legal concerns, contact your professional governing organization, state board, or supervisor for additional information and support. |
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Electronic, print, and multimedia resources are provided to help you to find additional authoritative information on Ethical and legal guidelines when working with indivdiuals who may have suicidal thoughts or may act on these thoughts. These resources are available from such national organizations as The National Institute of Mental Health as well as professional organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions. |
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
The ACA is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession and is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
The ACA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice describes the nature of the ethical responsibilities held in common by its members and is available at the following Web address: http://aca.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=resources_ethics |
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