I'm worried that going to a psychiatric assessment will mean being sectioned. Can I refuse and would it be better to find a counsellor first and use that as an excuse to avoid an assessment?
2006-08-11 02:56:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
A section is only applied when the subject is either deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.If you are asking this question the you have the rationalto think things through therefore unlikely you have disordered thinking and you are in control.In this instance very unlkeky a section would be necessary
2006-08-11 20:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The simple answer to this is YES u can be........
Having said that it is a very rare occurance.
You would have been refered to a psychiatriast by your dr. for whatever reason.
The psychiatrist will assess u based on both your medical history and the reason you have actually been refered as ur medical history will probably hold the root cause to your problem.
You will be seen by the psychiatrist and your assesment will be based on what u actually discuss and your history.
An interime assesment does real alot about a person and their specific problem. although an intermine assesment can reveal alot it is the first appointment. As a rule depending on the symptoms the psychiatrist will do at least one to two follow up sessesions without making a final assesment. In the final assesment you will be advised of your diagnosis. possible medication and the best method of treatment for u. Whether it be seeing your psychiatrist on a regular basis as an out patient or some other means of treatment eg. some type of therapy.
THE ONLY WAY U WILL BE SECTIONED UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT IS : IF YOU POSE A DANGER TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.
You also mention seeing a counselor first. Your psychiatrist may refer you to a counselor to help u .
Please keep the appointment with your psychiatrist as we are run off our feet and having manged to get an appointment plz go as there is a long waiting list.
I hope i have managed to put your fears to rest and, wish you all the very best........
2006-08-12 15:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be sectioned under the mental health act if the assessors feel you are likely to harm yourself. It's not a punishment. It is really, really unlikely you will be sectioned as it is only in extreme cases. Most people go volutarily if they realise they need help.
2006-08-11 10:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go, chances are that you wont be sectioned and will be referred to a counsellor for CBT.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_therapy
Even though you will have seen a psychiatrist you wont have been under their supervision so there will be no need to 'mention' this when looking for new employment, for example - which is a good thing.
2006-08-11 10:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pete Sweet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_Health_Act_1983
go to this link and scroll down to Part I - the civil sections this should contain everything you need to know.
hope this helps :)
2006-08-11 10:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by celtic_princess77 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they can they will & being on a 'section' you can be arrested if you 'escape'
trust me (9 e.c.t. treatments & psychosis under my belt)
2006-08-12 10:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will ask you to go voluntary 1st...and if you disagree...then they will section you.......better to volunteer!!
2006-08-11 10:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes if you are mad enough
2006-08-14 02:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dffffffffffff
2006-08-11 10:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋