Can my therapist tell my mom...?!
Question: Can my therapist tell my mom....?
I am under 18, and if I tell my therapist I use drugs, can she tell my mom.?
I live in Minnesota if that changes anything.Health Question & Answer
I live in Minnesota if that changes anything.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
It depends on what type therapist.
Generally, a Behavior Therapist or Psycho Therapist must maintain confidentiality unless a major crime has been committed.Health Question & Answer
Generally, a Behavior Therapist or Psycho Therapist must maintain confidentiality unless a major crime has been committed.Health Question & Answer
Why don't you ask your therapist if you have a dr./patient privacy agreement or whether because you're a minor he would have to tell your parents about certain situations. You could even ask him to give you examples of what type of situations would require him to break confidentiality. Don't get any more specific than that unless you want to. Even if he asks you what the question is referring to. Just tell him you were curious. Of course, in the event you committed a crime then he would be obligated to report it to the proper authorities.Health Question & Answer