Guidelines for the Optimal Use of Social Media in Professional ...

APA GUIDELINES

for the Optimal Use of Social Media in Professional Psychological Practice

APA COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND STANDARDS APPROVED BY APA COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 2021

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IIAPA|Guidelines for the Optimal Use of Social Media in Professional Psychological Practice

APA GUIDELINES

for the Optimal Use of Social Media in Professional Psychological Practice

APA COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND STANDARDS APPROVED BY APA COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 2021

APA COPPS WG SMG Contributors

Andrea Barnes, JD, PhD COPPS

Robin M. Deutsch, PhD, ABPP Former COPPS

Scott J. Hunter, PhD Former COPPS

Timothy P. Melchert, PhD Work Group Chair

Michael E. Tansy, PhD, ABPP COPPS

Femina P. Varghese, PhD COPPS

APA Staff Contributors

Deborah C. Baker, JD APA Director of Legal and Regulatory Policy

Mary G. Hardiman, MS Director of Board Operations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction3

The Guidelines

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Importance and Relevance of Social Media8

Ethical and Professional Issues10

Education, Training, and Professional Development Issues15

References17

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