How do I get myself commited?

Question

I actually have a genuine curiosity about this, so if anyone knows what it takes to get commited to a mental institution I would like to hear it.

Answer 1

You need to begin by seeing your primary health care provider. If you do not have one, you can visit a medical clinic. They can refer you to psychiatric help where an assessment can be made as to whether you need to be hospitalized for treatment. In most cases, they endeavor not to put people in the hospital if you do not pose a danger to yourself or someone else. You can, as others told you, admit yourself to the hospital but whether they will keep you depends on many things.

You used the word committed though. Most people are committed either against their will because they are unable to make a cognitive decision or because they have done something which endangers their lives such as a suicide attempt.

In some states, a member of your family can petition the court for a commitment if they are concerned about your being a danger to yourself. Depending on the policy of that state, you could be taken for a 72 hour (or whatever is the legal limit in that state) assessment at a hospital. After that, a decision could be made about whether you need additional hospitalization or some other form of treatment.

People who admit themselves are in most states also able to dismiss themselves. If they are court committed, they usually do not have that option.

As far as insurance coverage goes, I am not even going there...mental health insurance coverage is normally not equitable with physical health coverage. This is called parity and you will find that many states and the federal government itself are grappling with this issue right now and have been for sometime.

Answer 2

If a person is a danger to himself or others, they can go to any emergency room. If someone has insurance, mental health institutions will be more than happy to treat you till the ins. runs out, usually about 30 days. Otherwise, a state run institution will take someone in who needs help.

Answer 3

Just go to the institution and say that you need to be committed. They will only accept you if you say that you feel like you are a danger either to yourself or others.

Answer 4

Just dial 911 and tell them you are about to kill yourself. Someone will be at your door within a few minutes. They can then hold you in a mental ward for 72 hours.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Just have yourself voluntarily committed for 72 hours. If they find out that you ARE a danger to yourself or others---they will hold you longer.

Answer 7

If you want to get committed just tell everyone you hear voices and they tell you to do stuff. You think you are jesus and the messiah is coming to take you away. I have been in four instituations.

Answer 8

Go to the nearest hospital if you are suicidal (with a plan) or homicidal, they will admit you.

Answer 9

Call your local Law enforcement and let them know you are in fear of endangering yourself or someone else. That ought to do it.

Answer 10

Go to your nearest hospital and tell them your problem and I promise they will help you.