my mother keeps threatening to get me commited to a psych ward, and i am not sure if this can be achieved with out me agreeing to it
2006-10-12 01:25:17 · 13 answers · asked by sparklez6985 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you are a minor, regretfully, she can have you "committed", if she can find a doctor to agree with her.
If you are over 18, it would require a mental health "expert" interviewing you, then making an evaluation that says you are in danger of harming yourself or others. Then your mother would have to get you to a hospital, where they would do another exam and make a quick decision.
But to keep you there more than for "observation" it would require a court hearing with a judge deciding that you are a threat to yourself or others and that you should be committed for a short time.
Keep in mind that how you behave during all these steps will add to subtract from the "experts" evaluation of you. If your mom gets you to a hospital, and at the hospital you are screaming at her, the staff and the moon, your mom's assertions will be taken seriously. On the other hand, if you remain calm, speak like a rational adult and are polite, her assertions wouldn't hold water.
2006-10-12 01:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it varies from state to state. In Ohio (and this is scary) ANYONE can sign a paper...
In Ohio: "Involuntary patient" means that you are placed or kept in the hospital against your wishes by a court order. Anyone can sign a paper (called an affidavit) saying you are "mentally ill and in need of hospitalization by court order." The court will decide whether or not you meet the legal definition of mental illness, and whether you are an immediate danger to yourself or others.
In Connecticut it takes a doctor - not a judge or "anyone".
You may be sent to the hospital by a medical doctor who thinks you need immediate treatment. The doctor must examine you and sign an emergency certificate.
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2016-10-16 02:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mon has everyright to take you to the hospital for checkup and confine you there if the Doctor diagonises a disease requiring special treatment under confinement due to you mental position at that time. I feel your agreement to stay there will not be a prerequisite as under the above explained circumstances, your consent will not be asked at all and even if asked you will not be in a position to give your consent correctly. Sorry if it hurts you.
2006-10-12 01:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by khayum p 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She can easily have you committed, they willl hold you long enough for them to do a full mental health check up. If you pass as not crazy they let you go free. If you are crazy get ready to spend atleast bouts ole 30 days in there.
2006-10-12 01:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by blah b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She can...at any age. Only if you've shown some sign that you are going to harm yourself or others with your actions. She can have you admitted for (I think) 48 hours. There you'll be "examined" by a professional and then a recommendation will be made based on their findings.
2006-10-12 01:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by toobusy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All she needs to do is go to court and get a qualified doctor say you are nuts.
2006-10-12 01:28:28 · answer #7 · answered by Meow the cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2006-10-12 01:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if you are unable to make rational decisions for yourself.. examples being you are on drugs, you are passed out, or you are hindered in some other way.
2006-10-12 01:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by caodrdy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes she can if it is warranted. Depends on your condition and who else is involved
2006-10-12 01:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋