2006-10-07 00:58:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
With a question like that, nnoo problem.
2006-10-07 01:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by sling_blade1974 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM NOW. IF YOU HAVE NO ONE TO TAKE YOU, CALL AN AMBULANCE TO COME GET YOU.
Assuming this is not an absolute emergency, there is more information to discuss. This answer assumes you live in the US, and here it depends upon your state, the funding source, your local resources, and ultimately the level of care you require.
Every state has different standards for admission to inpatient psychiatric care. This is monitored whether you are using public funds or health insurance to pay for the services. This is both to save money and to account for the limited beds available in psychiatric facilities. Your insurance may limit your time in the hospital to only a few days, but trust that the treatment team there will help make things stable and prepare a discharge plan that will meet your aftercare needs.
Most people do better outside the hospital, so the hope of every treatment professional is to limit admissions and time spent in an inpatient facility. Be prepared for discussions about what comes after the hospital from the very beginning. Your problems may be manageable outside the hospital with enough resources, e.g., a day treatment program, so if you can avoid going into the hospital, your life will be less disrupted. However, the hospital is there when all the outpatient options fail.
Good luck.
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2006-10-07 08:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how it works your side. In France, I let my shrink have me committed voluntarily. They released me after 2 weeks when they were sure I was neither homicidal, suicidal, or otherwise dangerous, and being inpatient did not do anything for me I could not get living at home.
2006-10-07 08:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, everyone with a previously diagnosed mental illness should have an absolute right to inpatient medical treatment on demand. Does everybody agree?
2006-10-07 08:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by scientist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can be admitted to a inpatient unit voluntarily. Talk to your doctor about it.
2006-10-07 09:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by nana_viki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but its not as straight forward as just waking in and telling staff you want to be admitted...you will need assessing by atleast the senior health nurse, the psychiatrist and the consultant...if then they decide you can be admitted they will tell you but be careful because you will then get sectioned...this means as much as you will walk in on your own free will, dependent on when the section finishes, generally 6mnths to a year... you wont be allowed to leave whether you feel good to do so or not...personally i wudnt recommend it but if its a last resort then speak to someone to find out what its about beforehand...
2006-10-07 08:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by Wassiem R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having been there, I don't recommend it. Outpatient is the only way to go unless you are particularly dangerous to yourself or others. Mental institutions are miserable to be in and only contribute to the problem (in my opinion, of course).
2006-10-07 08:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can however there has to be an imminent danger...suicidal tendencies require immediate hospitalization otherwise you should seek out a therapist.
2006-10-07 08:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but you can also get help on an outpatient basis also
2006-10-07 08:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by Dawn L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, but basically in order for them to admit you, you must be either suicidal, homicidal, or catatonic. suicidal is most common.
2006-10-07 08:02:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋