Articles about Ethics

Lacanian psychoanalysis resists the pursuit of happiness, focusing instead on the unconscious structures behind our symptoms. By listening without imposing, the analyst c...

Beyond the Frenzy to Cure. Conditions for a Practice That Does Not Renounce the Unconscious.

Dans cet article, nous explorons les défis uniques auxquels nous, en tant que psychologues, sommes confrontés dans notre pratique quotidienne; tout en mettant l'accent su...

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On the question of working with mandated clients

Ethical dilemmas in supervision: Can friendship and professional boundaries coexist? The paradox and its implications for therapist support and community building.

How many therapists are aware of the more subtle privacy and confidentiality issues associated with this modern technology?

Our concept of ethics as health professionals is too narrow and doesn’t take our larger societal – and indeed global - context into consideration.

In Belgium, a mental health professional’s right to practise depends on a complex web of federal visas and regional licenses. Knowing how to check these separate, officia...

In Switzerland, mental health professionals are regulated by a comprehensive federal-cantonal system. Verifying a practitioner's cantonal license is essential for safe an...

In Hungary, state-licensed psychotherapists and largely unregulated psychologists operate under distinct frameworks, and understanding how to verify their credentials is ...

Mental health laws shape who can provide care, patient rights, and access to services worldwide, offering insight into how mental health is supported across countries.