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Self-Disclosure and Its Impact On Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services

3 CE Hours
3,914 members have taken this course

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About the Course

This course is based on a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services monograph that addresses the risks and potential rewards of self-disclosure on people who are receiving mental health services. It addresses situations in which self-disclosure may take place, and the risks involved in choosing to disclose. Much of the information presented is based upon literature review of self-disclosure in the employment arena. Findings from a series of “key informant interviews” are also included, as are recommendations regarding self-disclosure.

This course is based on the reading online article, Self-Disclosure and Its Impact On Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services created by Hyman, I.

Publication Details

Publication Date: 2008

Course Material Author

Hyman, I.
Center for Mental Health Services staff.

Hyman, I. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about self-disclosure among individuals who are receiving mental health services. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Assess and apply material presented when determining the appropriateness of self-disclosure advice for circumstances in which your clients/patients are involved.
  2. 2 Define the concept of self-disclosure among mental health services recipients.
  3. 3 Describe the types of circumstances in which self-disclosure may take place and ways to appropriately disclose mental health status information.
  4. 4 Distinguish between the potential effects of self-disclosure in mental health services delivery settings and in other life situations.

Disclosure to Learners

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$27

Course Details

3 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 101532

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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