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In the day and age of technology and social media, there has been mass exposure to

information about mental health. Advantages to this include increased awareness and

reduced stigma. Disadvantages to this include misinformation, bias, and

over-pathologizing typical behaviors. You will likely interact with people who have

engaged in a self or other diagnosing process. Write a paper on the advantages and

disadvantages of mental health information in social media. Make a case for accurate

testing in professional settings and share appropriate personal reflections.

The paper must be written in APA format and be three pages in length, not including the

title and reference page. Include at least two peer-reviewed sources to support your

work. Include the following:

● Brief introduction ● Advantages of mental health in social media ● Disadvantages of mental health in social media ● Make a case advocating for professional testing ● A personal reflection on this topic and what you learned ● Brief conclusion ● References list

Use the Advocating for Professional Testing Template to write your paper.

Your grade will be determined according to the Assignment Rubric embedded in this

assignment.

Required Readings & Resources

Hays, D.G. (2023). Assessment in counseling (7th ed.).

● Chapter 1: “Use of Assessment in Counseling”

● Chapter 2: “The Assessment Process”

● Chapter 4: “Multicultural and Social Justice Considerations in Assessment”