ACTS Consulting Online School

The stigma associated with mental illness is one of the most persistent problems people face. It is fundamental to discrimination in housing, employment, and health insurance. It prevents treatment, and it impedes recovery.  Current literature related to self-disclosure is reviewed and provides the findings from a series of key informant interviews to examine the factors that promote or hinder self-disclosure. Finally, this monograph examines techniques used by groups who have disclosed private issues. (SAMHSA, 2008).

Objectives. Participants will

• Review  literature relevant to self-disclosure
• Learn factors that facilitate appropriate self-disclosure
• Learn about different considerations relevant to self-disclosure in different environments

Reference: 

The Ethics of Public Self-Disclosure. (White, Stauffer and Tarino, 2020. Blog post)

Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors. Hegwood, C. 2026. Webinar handout for NAADAC.

Self-Disclosure. To Do or Not to Do? Johnson, M. NAADAC, 2018. 

Self-Disclosure and Its Impact on Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services. (SAMHSA, 2008).  

Course Modality: This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline. 

Course Completion: To receive the course certificate, each student is required to agree to Student Learning Contract, read all text-based materials, view any media posted, complete and pass course examination, and complete and submit course evaluation. 

Note: Posted materials are free from SAMHSA and other public domain sites. 

Course fee applies for continuing education hours and a certificate of completion.