Redkin

I’ve noticed an increasing trend of licensed clinicians sharing strong views about mental health and psychiatric treatments on social platforms, often without much context or guidance on seeking individualized evaluation. Sometimes these posts appear aimed at audience growth or promoting projects or services. While framed as personal opinions, such content can be interpreted as clinical guidance when presented by professionals. Many professional bodies offer social media guidelines to help ensure our communications remain ethical and responsible. These posts may be anti‑medication, anti‑ or pro‑specific therapy approaches, or advocate for particular modalities—often without caveats about individual variability. Given that many viewers place trust in licensed professionals, there’s a risk that broad statements could inadvertently discourage people from treatments that might help them, or prompt them to stop care that is working. A core ethical commitment in healthcare is to minimize harm. It’s important that we communicate in ways that uphold that standard—acknowledging limits, encouraging personalized assessment, and avoiding definitive advice outside appropriate clinical contexts. When discussing areas beyond one’s training or scope, clarity about those limits helps maintain public trust and professional integrity. In today's world, it can be hard to live up to these ideals, but in my view, it is important - regardless of whether one is "on the clock".