SUMMARY:
Before recommending a particular app to a client, social workers need to use the same due diligence that they apply for selecting any social work intervention.
With so many apps promising to help with a myriad of challenges it is difficult to find enough evidence to provide solid recommendations to clients.
In this article Dr. Allan Barsky beautifully weighs the pros and cons for ethical app use. It’s a must read for social workers who want to incorporate app usage in their therapy.