I've done some things that I would like to discuss with my therapist (drinking, smoking, sex, etc.). But I'm only 17 and I can't talk about them if my Mom is going to find out. That would only make our relationship worse. I want my therapist know everything so they can really help.
2007-03-24 08:14:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Generally, your health care provider is obligated to observe your right to confidentiality.
There are some implications here, as to your age and level of maturity...your parents are still responsible for you and are, under the Law obligated to foster your well being and safety.
The law varies from State to State with regards to minors.
Without exception: A founded reason to believe that you could/would harm yourself or some one else, obligates the Professional to intervene: If there is a question in their mind, they have the option to submit a decision to an ethics panel or legal council.
Hope none of this inhibits you from being free flowing and open with your councilor...I am sure that your parents would want this.
2007-03-24 08:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by dougie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been going to a therapist since i was 17 im 18 now and ive told her a bunch of stuff about drugs and drinking and she hasnt told my mom she cant that would brake the trust and
it is againts the law anything you tell your therapist is between you two and NO ONE else its good to have someone to talk to believe me so go ahead the therapist can help you alot
2007-03-24 18:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by antelias 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you sign a consent , to tell them or if you are a danger to your self or others, talk away,, and tell the therapist of your concerns about confidentiality.
2007-03-24 08:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by cinnamon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The great thing about therapists is how easy they can be manipulated. They can't say anything unless you make it sound like you are about to kill yourself or someone else. Anything else is pretty much confidential.
2007-03-24 08:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by Kaiialyne S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your therapist can only tell your parents what you have said or your actions if you give them consent or if they are truly worried about you're behaivor such as danger of causing harm to yourself or others
2007-03-24 08:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by lizzie c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They cannot. It's against the law. Whatever you tell ANY of your doctors is confidential.
2007-03-24 08:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋