Sexting between minors: Ethical, legal, and clinical considerations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Bradley ◽  
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Brandy Gilea ◽  
Stacy Overton ◽  
Rachel O’Neill
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Legal Implications ◽  
Legal Challenges ◽  
Clinical Considerations ◽  
Federal Laws ◽  
Definition Of

Sexting has not been specifically addressed in relevant professional ethical codes or state/federal laws. Complicating this issue is the lack of consensus on the definition of sexting resulting in variance in the reported prevalence of sexting. Counselors are charged with addressing the ethical and legal challenges related to sexting when minors seek counseling due to treatment needs resulting from their involvement in sexting, referrals from schools and school counselors, or the mental health issues associated with sexting (e.g., trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem). In this article, the authors explore the definitions of sexting and the prevalence of sexting and minors, discuss the ethical and legal implications and the clinical considerations of sexting and minors, and provide treatment recommendations.

scholarly journals Mental Health and Well-Being of University Students in Okinawa

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Ratanasiripong ◽  
Takashi China ◽  
Shiho Toyama
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Issues

With increasing frequency and severity of mental health issues among university students globally as well as limited studies on the mental health of Japanese university students, this study examined the factors that impact the mental health issues of university students in Okinawa. A total of 441 undergraduate students from 3 universities participated in this cross-sectional study. Average age of participants was 20 (range = 18–46, SD = 2.6). Four factors that significantly predicted depression among university students in Okinawa included self-esteem, family economic status, resiliency, and year in school (R2 = 0.37). Two factors that significantly predicted anxiety included self-esteem and family economic status (R2 = 0.26). Three factors that significantly predicted stress included self-esteem, family economic status, and year in school (R2 = 0.28). This study contributes to the understanding of specific factors that impact depression, anxiety, and stress for this population. University administrators and faculty have an opportunity to implement programs and services to make positive impact that could reduce mental health problems and improve well-being for students on their campuses.

The Provision of Online Counselling for Young People

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Anne Campbell ◽  
Kevin Glasheen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
Online Counselling ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Professional Assistance

A substantial group of young people experience mental health problems, which impact their educational development and subsequent wellbeing. Of those who do suffer from mental health issues, a minority of these seek appropriate professional assistance. This paucity of help seeking behaviours among young people is a challenge for counsellors. Whereas adults who suffer mental health issues have increasingly turned to the internet for assistance, it is interesting that when young people, whose social lives are increasingly dependent on the communication technologies, are not catered to as much as adults by online counselling. One small online counselling pilot program conducted at a Queensland secondary school for three years (from 2005-2007) (Glasheen & Campbell, 2009) offered anonymous live-time counselling from the school counsellor (via a secure chat room) to students through the school’s website. Findings indicated that boys were more likely to use the service than girls. All participants transitioned to face-to-face counselling, and all reported it was beneficial. This pilot study attested to the potential of online counselling. However, school counselors, as a professional group, have been hesitant to utilise online counselling as part of their service delivery to young people in schools. This chapter concludes by identifying reasons for this reluctance and possible initiatives to increase online support for young people in schools.

scholarly journals Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Sarah Grace Glover
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Personal Accounts ◽  
The Brain

Katherine Omerod’s Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life takes a cursory look into social networks and their effects on mental health and day-to-day life. As a fashion blogger who uses Instagram as the main source of her business, Omerod uses both personal accounts and academic research to address current issues and bad behaviors developed through frequent social network use. Omerod’s main argument is that social media exaggerates self-esteem and mental health issues. She discusses how social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram interact with the brain like an addiction.

The ‘Olympic Hurdles’ of Obtaining Federal Benefits for Inmates with Disabilities: A Study of Two Massachusetts County Jails

2021 ◽  
Vol 101 (5) ◽  
pp. 609-626
Author(s):  
Shahrzad Sajadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Disability Insurance ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Jail Inmates ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Social Security Disability ◽  
County Jails

Sixty-four percent of US jail inmates are reported to suffer from mental health issues, compared to just 18.9% of the general population. This disparity becomes greater when considering a broader definition of disability, and individuals with disabilities are overrepresented in correctional facilities. They are often left without the ability to find employment at reentry, with Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) providing pathways to housing and improved living conditions. However, complicated application procedures often result in the formerly jailed returning to prior lifestyles and rearrests. This study explores SSI/SSDI systems at two Massachusetts county jails.

scholarly journals Internet Addiction among Secondary School Students in Klang Valley, Malaysia: What is the Association with Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, and SelfEsteem?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Aziz M ◽  
Wan Ismail WS ◽  
Bahar N ◽  
Mahadevan R ◽  
Azhar Shah S
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Klang Valley

Introduction: Internet addiction is becoming a global problem and has been associated with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. There is a strong need for local research, given the recent rise of mental health issues amongst children and adolescents in Malaysia, as well as lack of research in this field locally. Methods: This study assessed the prevalence of internet addiction, and its association with internetrelated factors, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and self-esteem, amongst selected secondary school students in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. In a cross-sectional study, 199 adolescents were conveniently chosen from six randomly selected secondary schools within Klang Valley. Subjects completed a demographic questionnaire, as well as Malay versions of the Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT), Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 anxiety subscale (DASS-21) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Multiple logistic regression analysis was carried out. Results: This study found that 49.2% of students were addicted to the internet. Significant factors associated with internet addiction were spending longer hours online during the holidays (OR 1.20, CI 1.01-1.35), easy access to a computer (OR 4.01, CI 1.50 - 10.76), confiding on the internet (OR 4.07, CI 1.49-11.13), severe level of anxiety (OR 3.63, CI 1.04-12.73) and high depression scores (OR 1.10, CI 1.01-1.20). Contrary to previous studies, self-esteem was not found to be significantly associated with internet addiction. Conclusion: This study has important implications in relation to clinical practice, research, and policy-making in Malaysia.

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