My new girlfriend's acting kinda weird.
2006-12-14 01:16:03 · 22 answers · asked by Panama Jack 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
In order for someone to be detained under section 4 of the Mental Health Act ('sectioned'), two doctors and either a social worker or close relative of the patient need to agree that the patient's current mental state is a threat to themselves or to others. There are additional provisos for types of diagnosis, and for emergency cases.
This allows an initial detention of 72 hours. After that, section 2 has to be invoked (following more agreement) and the patient can be further detained for up to 28 days. Following that, section 3 can be invoked under medical recommendation, to extend this period to 6 months.
During any of these periods, a patient can be discharged by doctors. There is a tribunal and appeals process.
To circumvent this process, however, there is a legal loophole known as the 'Bournewood Gap', which is the situation where a patient is admitted (apparently voluntarily) to a mental hospital, but without being forcibly detained. They are then informed that they will be 'sectioned' if they attempt to leave.
In less severe (or rapidly treatable) cases of mental illness, this can be a benefit, streamlining the process. However, it is very much open to abuse, particularly with vulnerable patients.
2006-12-14 01:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by hailesaladdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None really...If they are a dependant or you have power of attourney for the estate, ten you can check them in for a 36 hour observation. If it is a girlfriend that is wierd then you need a little more proof...however, if there is a domestic dispute, and she is the perpetrator and the police are involved you can petition the court to have her evaluated and placed into therapy in lieu of other punishments...
Now if you get married...that is a different stroy...check her in for the 36 hour eval period...you might become divorced shortly thereafter, but what a gas...be careful...if she really is crazy then you might wake up dead...or worse...remember John Wayne Bobbit? EEEEK!
2006-12-14 09:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by silverback487 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU cannot send anyone to the insane asylum even with "evidence". It requires judicial due process.
2006-12-14 09:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent 2 years in one 10 years ago, some people just let things go over their heads and some don't.
I did not and i did a few silly things.
You should not joke about things like this, you don't know who you are pissing off.
OK
2006-12-14 09:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by ROBSTER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry your stuck with her.....its now called 'in the community' then again a good strong drink and send her to bed may help
2006-12-14 09:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by fran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The insane asylum?how old are you!
2006-12-14 09:27:13 · answer #6 · answered by pageys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU cant send anyone there - only a doctor, a judge or the person themself can decide if they need locking in the loony bin xxx
2006-12-14 09:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by starlet108 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not much evidence there.
Shes acting weird is not a good reason.
2006-12-14 09:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mia l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooohhhhhh....you better tell her to see a shrink,that will help a lot...you can send her to an asylum if she becomes really violent...like trying to hurt herself or anybody in particular.
2006-12-14 09:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by alenra topaz hegazy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What goes around comes around,be careful,it might be you being strapped in the straitjacket.
2006-12-14 09:18:52 · answer #10 · answered by Dfirefox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋