Basic practices for professional conduct in mental health care include:

A. all of the other answers are correct: Professionalism in mental health includes ethical behavior, staying current with developments, and dressing appropriately. This choice encompasses all necessary components. B. abiding by the codes of ethics: Ethical practice is essential, but this is only one component of professional conduct. C. keeping up with current ideas, concepts, and techniques: Lifelong learning is vital to effective practice but is not the only requirement. D. dressing appropriately for the work situation: Appropriate dress shows respect and helps establish therapeutic rapport, but it must be combined with other practices for overall professionalism.