TY - JOUR
T1 - Ethical standards for psychological practice in the UAE
T2 - current status and aspirations
AU - Al Darmaki, Fatima Rashed
AU - Yaaqeib, Saad Ibrahim
AU - Partridge, Susan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - There is a growing body of global research demonstrating the significance of mental health to individuals’ overall happiness and productivity. The research evidence has encouraged governmental agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to divert more attention toward the provision and development of mental health services. As the sector grows, one of the first issues of concern is the adherence to a unified set of ethics of practice. The purpose of this paper is to present and discuss the existing ethical codes of conduct relevant to the mental health profession in the unique context of the UAE. Specifically, this discussion will focus on the interaction of cultural factors with the ethical standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and multiple relationships. This paper provides an initial reference for researchers and practitioners to explore regional issues of ethical standards in mental health services.
AB - There is a growing body of global research demonstrating the significance of mental health to individuals’ overall happiness and productivity. The research evidence has encouraged governmental agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to divert more attention toward the provision and development of mental health services. As the sector grows, one of the first issues of concern is the adherence to a unified set of ethics of practice. The purpose of this paper is to present and discuss the existing ethical codes of conduct relevant to the mental health profession in the unique context of the UAE. Specifically, this discussion will focus on the interaction of cultural factors with the ethical standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and multiple relationships. This paper provides an initial reference for researchers and practitioners to explore regional issues of ethical standards in mental health services.
KW - ethical standards
KW - mental health services
KW - psychological services
KW - psychotherapy
KW - UAE
KW - United Arab Emirates
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U2 - 10.1080/10508422.2022.2118122
DO - 10.1080/10508422.2022.2118122
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85137782157
SN - 1050-8422
JO - Ethics and Behavior
JF - Ethics and Behavior
ER -