If a psychologist wanted to write a newspaper column on mental health issues in the community, what would that psychologist need to do to comply with professional ethical standards?

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11 September, 16:27

If a psychologist wanted to write a newspaper column on mental health issues in the community, what would that psychologist need to do to comply with professional ethical standards?

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Jamarion Navarro · Answer 1

The psychologist would need to make sure the advice was based on sound research.

Explanation:

Psychologists are the people who deal with the patients who are affected by any kind of mental illness. These illness can arise due to difficult life situations and stress factors. There are many branches in psychology such as behavioral, communal and social psychology and the specialists differ varied based on their skills and expertise.

When a psychologist is asked to write a column in a newspaper regarding mental health issues and it treatment, he has to advise based on the proved and scientifically tested research findings rather than hypothetical statements.