Social Media Policy

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At Avowed Mind Behavioral Health, we may use social media to foster community connections, outreach, provide education, and humor within our community. We follow strict guidelines that are designed to ensure professional and ethical standards are followed and that all interactions remain confidential, safe and respectful.

To protect your privacy Avowed Mind Behavioral Health staff and clinicians, do not accept friend requests, contact requests or messages from current or former clients on any social media platforms or social networking sites ( TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, Messenger, etc..). Therefore we do not respond to any comments or direct messages from Clients on these sites.

We Believe following clients social media and communicating on these sites compromises your confidentiality, our respective privacy and may blur the boundaries of therapeutic and professiona1 relationships.

You are more then welcome to follow us, or our staff's professional accounts but if we/they do not respond to you the confidentiality and dual relationships ethical guidelines are simply being followed.

Clients are not expected to follow or interact with the practice on social media. If you prefer not to see our content, you may mute, unfollow, or block our accounts without any impact on your care with our practice or providers.

Guidelines for Social Media

Privacy & Confidentiality

Protecting privacy is a top priority. Please avoid posting personal health information or treatment details online.
We will never post or discuss identifiable client information on social media.
For questions about your care, appointments, or treatment, please use secure communication channels, such as phone or client portal.

Ethical & Professional Boundaries

Our social media pages are for general education, support, and community connection.
Engaging with posts (likes, comments, shares) does not create or constitute a therapeutic relationship with Avowed Mind Behavioral Health or any of our providers.
Social media is not a place for personal therapy sessions or crisis support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Interactions on Our Pages

We do not connect with current or former clients on personal social media accounts to maintain professional boundaries.
We may engage with professional organizations or relevant content, but this does not indicate endorsement.
Comments that are threatening, inappropriate, disrespectful, or violate privacy rules may be removed.

Sharing & Posting Content

Posts, articles, and resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, advice or recommendations
Avoid sharing information about yourself or others that could reveal identities.

Monitoring of Social Media Accounts

Social Media accounts are not actively monitored and are reviewed periodically; we cannot guarantee responses
We are not responsible for third-party content, comments or messages posted on our pages.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated at any time. Changes will be posted on social media and take effect immediately.

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