Therapists are bound by confidentiality, but there are some exceptions to this rule. Here are some of the things that therapists have to report:

• Danger to self: If a patient is a danger to themselves, therapists are required to report it. This may include situations where a patient has threatened suicide, is repeatedly harming themselves, or has engaged in other self-harm behaviors.

• Danger to others: If a patient is a danger to others, therapists are required to report it. This may include situations where a patient has threatened to harm another person or group of people.

• Abuse of children, dependent, or elderly adults: If a therapist suspects that a child, dependent, or elderly adult is being abused, they are required by law to report it to the appropriate authorities.

• Current or future crime concerning safety of others: If a patient reports a current or future crime that concerns the safety of others, therapists are required to report it.

Its important to note that the specific reporting requirements may vary by state, so its a good idea to ask your therapist about their policies and review the statutes for mandated reporters in your state to be informed. Therapists are required to disclose information to protect a client or a specific individual identified by the client from “serious and foreseeable harm” .