Ethical Commitment. All Mental Work episodes are recorded and published in alignment with relevant sections of the APS Code of Ethics, the APS Ethical Guidelines on Working in and with the Media, and relevant legislation such as the Australian Privacy Act (1988).
Feedback. Concerns relating to the Mental Work podcast are to be conveyed in writing to mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com. If you are a registered health practitioner with concerns relating to ethical conduct on the Mental Work podcast, please include the section(s) of the APS Code of Ethics which may have been breached in your email.
Purpose. The content of the Mental Work podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. While I state that I am a psychologist, in no way is the Mental Work podcast to be considered a psychological service.
No Personal or Professional Consultation. The content of the Mental Work podcast does not constitute personal or professional consultation, therapy, or diagnosis. Please seek appropriate services if you need professional consultation, therapy, or diagnosis.
No Therapeutic Relationship. No psychologist-client relationship is established through being a podcast guest nor through being a listener of the podcast.
Accuracy of Information. Considerable efforts are made to ensure that information provided on the podcast is accurate, and that my guests and I are competent to discuss topics. However, despite our efforts, opinions expressed on the podcast may not conform with fact. We encourage listeners to critically evaluate information presented on the podcast. Dr Bronwyn Milkins is always learning, and opinions or views may change as she learns more.
Respectful Communication. We aim to always model respectful and professional communication, even when discussing controversial or sensitive topics.
Risk and Responsibility. Guests are involved in the Mental Work podcast at their own risk. Guests accept responsibility for any consequences related to their involvement.
Use of Contributions. Content provided by guests or listeners of the podcast may be used for discussion or promotion of the podcast.
Opinions and Views. Opinions expressed by persons on the Mental Work podcast are personal views and are not necessarily facts. Opinions and views do not constitute therapy, clinical advice, or psychiatric diagnoses, and do not create a therapeutic relationship. Opinions and views expressed by Dr Bronwyn Milkins do not reflect or imply the opinions or views of any other person, organisation she is employed with, or organisation she has ever been affiliated with. The Mental Work podcast encourages listeners to evaluate information critically, and to bring our attention to factually incorrect or otherwise problematic content by emailing mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com.