2006-08-24 14:20:32 · 22 answers · asked by Mya 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
no,not at all
if you're thinking about suicide (even lightly) TELL SOMEONE IMMEDIATLY
go to the hospital, they'll find a good place for you, if not a psych ward, then something with ppl your own age that are dealing with the same sorts of issues and low self-esteem
2006-08-24 14:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by MRose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to assume you are talking about someone you know. The only prerequisite to a 72 hour psychiatric hold is that the patient is deemed to be a danger to himself or others. If you check yourself in, you are not obligated beyond 72 hours. However, if you are committed by a third party (usually the police), the 72 hours can be extended to 30 days.
If you or a friend are feeling depressed and have seriously expressed suicidal tendencies, it is recommended that you suggest the person check themselves in because you feel they are under a lot of stress and need a time out. If that doesn't work, and you know the person is in imminent threat to themselves, you have to call the police.
2006-08-24 21:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by patweb01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen little kids like around 6 and 7 in a psyche hospital as well as really old people. There are no age limits. It would only depend on the particular hospital. They do separate minors/under 18 from people over 18.
2006-08-24 21:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by peaches 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's an age limit on psychiatric wards and suicide watch. My guess is children would not qualify, and neither feeble old men/women, but anything in between should be able to get in
2006-08-24 21:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the hospital. Some hospitals have wards for kids 17 and under. 18+ you have to go into the adult ward.
2006-08-24 21:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Spiral Out 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are a minor under 12 you must have parental consent, by law if someone is under a suicide risk you need to be admitted for a 72 hr watch
2006-08-24 21:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by MAK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is more to this than most kids realize. This I know from my husband a detective. Kids and teenagers do not really grasp that dead is dead. That there is no turning back.
2006-08-24 21:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by mary texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most hospitals have a children's unit. And if they don't, they would keep you in the ER until they could find a hospital that had a bed...
2006-08-24 21:23:11 · answer #8 · answered by Julie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It varies from place to palce, but ify ou are a threat to yourself or others, you generally can be admitted against your will.
2006-08-24 22:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope but if you are over 18 you can refuse it
2006-08-24 21:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋