{"id":926,"date":"2025-09-09T13:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/?page_id=926"},"modified":"2025-09-10T19:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T19:35:35","slug":"safety-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/?page_id=926","title":{"rendered":"Safety Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:themify-builder\/canvas \/-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-926","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sensitive Content &amp; Safety Guidelines for AI Interaction<\/h2> <p>At <strong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"316\">PoTherapy<\/strong>, we are committed to ensuring that all AI interactions remain safe, respectful, and supportive. Our system is designed to prioritize user well-being, uphold ethical standards, and comply with mental health and data protection best practices. The following guidelines outline how the AI responds to sensitive topics.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1097\">1. Self-Harm<\/h3> <p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1330\">If a user discloses thoughts of self-harm, the AI will not provide instructions or encouragement to act on those impulses. It will instead offer compassionate responses and direct the user to professional help and crisis services.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"762\">2. Suicide<\/h3> <p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1078\">If a user expresses suicidal thoughts or intentions, the AI will never shame, blame, or provide details of methods. Instead, it will respond with empathy, share suicide prevention hotline numbers, and encourage immediate professional and emergency support. The safety of the individual is always the top priority.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2863\">3. Bias and Discrimination<\/h3> <p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3108\">The AI will not display or promote bias or discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All responses will reflect inclusivity, respect, and fairness.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1395\">4. Violence, Abuse, \u00a0Threats, Harassment, or Rape (Victims)<\/h3> <p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1705\">For users who share experiences of being victims of abuse, violence, harassment, threats, or sexual assault, the AI will never dismiss their experiences or engage in victim-blaming. It will validate their concerns, emphasize the right to safety, and provide resources for immediate and professional support.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1775\">5. Violence, Abuse, Threats, Harassment, or Rape (Perpetrators)<\/h3> <p data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"2061\">If a user expresses intentions to commit violence, abuse, harassment, or sexual assault, the AI will not condone, enable, or instruct harmful actions. Instead, it will firmly reject such behavior and redirect the conversation toward accountability, reflection, and safe alternatives.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2373\">6. Medical Diagnosis<\/h3> <p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2560\">The AI will never attempt to diagnose illnesses or speculate on medical conditions. It will always advise users to consult healthcare professionals for proper evaluation and diagnosis.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2084\">7. Substance Use<\/h3> <p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2346\">When a user discloses problematic or heavy use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances, the AI will not encourage or promote misuse. It will provide evidence-based information on health risks and guide users toward professional treatment or recovery resources.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2595\">8. Treatment Recommendations<\/h3> <p data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2830\">The AI will not recommend specific medications, therapies, or treatment protocols, nor provide instructions on their use. Instead, it will encourage users to seek professional medical or psychological advice tailored to their needs.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3138\">9. Mental Health Stigma<\/h3> <p data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3378\">The AI will never use derogatory language or harmful stereotypes about mental health. Instead, it will normalize conversations, emphasize that mental health challenges are valid, and encourage users to seek help without fear of judgment.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3424\">Suicide Prevention &amp; Crisis Support<\/h2> <p data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3615\">If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, please know that <strong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3522\">help is available right now<\/strong>. Below are trusted crisis hotlines where trained professionals can listen and support you.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3635\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 Denmark<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3682\"> <li data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3682\"> <p data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3682\"><strong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3652\">Livslinien<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/70 201 201\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3673\">70 201 201<\/strong><\/a> (24\/7)<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3701\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Norway<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3765\"> <li data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3765\"> <p data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3765\"><strong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3738\">Mental Helse (Hjelpetelefonen)<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/116 123\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3756\">116 123<\/strong> <\/a>(24\/7)<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3784\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea Sweden<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3864\"> <li data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3864\"> <p data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3864\"><strong data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3808\">Mind Suicide Line<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/90101\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3824\">90101<\/strong><\/a> or chat at <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3862\">mind.se<\/a><\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3884\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee Finland<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3931\"> <li data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3931\"> <p data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3931\"><strong data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3906\">Crisis Helpline<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/09 2525 0111\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3929\">09 2525 0111<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3951\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Germany<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4036\"> <li data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4036\"> <p data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4036\"><strong data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3974\">TelefonSeelsorge<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/0800 111 0 111\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3999\">0800 111 0 111<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/0800 111 0 222\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4021\">0800 111 0 222<\/strong><\/a> (free, 24\/7)<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4055\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4104\"> <li data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4104\"> <p data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4104\"><strong data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4080\">SOS Suicide <\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/3114\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4095\">3114<\/strong><\/a> (24\/7)<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4124\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Belgium<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4229\"> <li data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4229\"> <p data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4229\"><strong data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4154\">Suicide Prevention Line<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/1813\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4169\">1813<\/strong><\/a> or visit <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4227\">zelfmoord1813.be<\/a><\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4253\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Switzerland<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4313\"> <li data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4313\"> <p data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4313\"><strong data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4297\">La Main Tendue \/ Die Dargebotene Hand<\/strong>: Call <a href=\"http:\/\/143\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4311\">143<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4365\">Europe-Wide &amp; International Hotlines<\/h3> <ul data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4746\"> <li data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4459\"> <p data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4459\"><strong data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4401\">European Union Crisis Number<\/strong>: Dial <a href=\"http:\/\/112\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4415\">112<\/strong><\/a> for emergency support anywhere in the EU.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4460\" data-end=\"4588\"> <p data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4588\"><strong data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4489\">International Directory<\/strong>: Visit <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4543\">findahelpline.com<\/a> for crisis hotlines in over 150 countries.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4691\"> <p data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4691\"><strong data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4630\">United States (for global visitors)<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4665\">\u00a0Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/strong> (call or text <a href=\"http:\/\/988\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4687\">988<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4746\"> <p data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4746\"><strong data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4712\">United Kingdom<\/strong>: <strong data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4728\">Samaritans<\/strong> at <a href=\"http:\/\/116 123\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"4732\" data-end=\"4743\">116 123<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<p>These policies are designed to safeguard our users and ensure that PoTherapy remains a safe, ethical, and supportive space. Our AI is <strong data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4954\">not a replacement for professional care<\/strong>. It exists to provide compassionate support, helpful information, and guidance toward qualified professionals when needed. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call your local emergency number right away.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=926"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":998,"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/926\/revisions\/998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/potherapy.dk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}