Clinicians face ethical dilemmas every day, issues that fall into the gray areas of a mental health practice. This book provides guidance on the ethical responsibilities that confront mental health professionals. The Fourth Edition has been updated with the latest guidelines and trends in the areas of privacy, confidentiality, ethical responsibilities and legal requirements, including new rule changes in the American Psychological Association's Ethics Codes for various specialties. Timely coverage explores the ethical questions surrounding email and social media communications between therapist and client. A must for today's psychologists, therapists, counselors and students of psychology.