Keely Kolmes, PsyD - Psychology of the Internet & Social Media
Keely Kolmes, PsyD talks about forming genuine relationships in a virtual world on the FitMind Podcast episode 26.
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Episode Overview
Dr. Keely Kolmes is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy.
They are also the founder of Bay Area Open Minds and consult nationally and internationally on digital ethics and technology issues for clinicians.
In this episode of the FitMind Podcast, we talk about the psychological impact of the Internet and the nuances of forming genuine relationships and community in this virtual ecosystem.
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Keely Kolmes, PsyD Bio
Keely Kolmes, PsyD is a licensed psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, CA. They currently serve as Chair of the Ethics Committee of the California Psychological Association and are the CPA’s elected Council Representative on APA's Council. Dr. Kolmes writes, does research, and provides consultation and training on clinical and ethical issues related to social networking and technology. Their Private Practice Social Media Policy has been cited and adapted internationally. They have published a New York Times Op-Ed on the challenge of consumer reviews of mental health services. They have also been quoted in The Washington Post, Forbes.com, HuffPost Live, and BBC News on issues related to the Internet, ethics, and clinical practice.