Ethical and legal considerations for internet-based psychotherapy

Dever Fitzgerald, Theresa; Hunter, Paulette V.; Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas; Koocher, Gerald P.

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Ethical and legal considerations for internet-based psychotherapy

Dever Fitzgerald, Theresa, Hunter, Paulette V., Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas, Koocher, Gerald P.·2010·Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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The provision of mental health services over the Internet is becoming increasingly commonplace as new technologies continue to develop. Evidence in support of the efficacy of many such interventions is accumulating. Given the potential global reach of Internet-based psychological services, the authors examine ethical issues relating to this growing area of practice through the lens of the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists (International Union of Psychological Science, 2008). They also raise issues relating to potential liability risks and offer recommendations intended to guide mental health practitioners who are considering involvement in the provision of Internet-based services.

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Authors: Dever Fitzgerald, T., Hunter, P. V., Hadjistavropoulos, T., & Koocher, G. P.
Affiliations: University of Regina (CA)
Simmons University (US)
Corresponding author: Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas
ORCID: Hunter, Paulette V.
Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas
Koocher, Gerald P.
Venue: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2010-09
Volume: 39
Issue: 3
Pages: 173-187
ISSN: 1650-6073 (ISSN-L)
1651-2316
DOI: 10.1080/16506071003636046
OpenAlex: W2089111819
Cited by: 69
References: 55
Citations by year: 2026: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 8 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 2
FWCI: 3.34
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
Funders: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Counseling Practices and Supervision
Keywords: internet-based psychotherapy, ethical considerations, legal issues, liability, mental health professionals, online psychological services, professional ethics
MeSH terms: Humans, International Cooperation, Mental Health Services, Psychotherapy, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Internet

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