Can a psychologist actually make you go to the hospital for depression if you are over 18, or can they just suggest it very strongly?
2007-10-12 15:09:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
just wanted to say thanks for the thorough answers. its kind of scary.
2007-10-12 16:06:24 · update #1
If you are a danger to yourself or others, a psychologist will initiate a 5150 - which means you will be interviewed by a trained team of police officers and, if you really are a danger to yourself or others, you'll be taken to a psychiatric facility for assessment and treatment, a 72 hour hold.
So, if you're depressed and wanting to die, but not actually suicidal, make that clear when speaking to your therapist. If you really are suicidal, please let your therapist know. Suicidal thoughts become strong when a person doesn't see alternatives and in overwhelmed with pain. There are alternatives, and the pain can and most often does go away. I've worked with many, many people who have been horribly depressed, and managed to come out of it and live full, and, yes, happy, lives.
2007-10-12 15:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you're asking this question because the therapist thinks it might be good for you? Like the other posters said you could be committed if you are a threat to yourself or others AND it would have to be pretty extreme for a therapist to act upon it. If a person was ready to jump off a bridge or was holding people hostage would certainly result in, involuntary committment. But you can't be held very long. Don't be afraid to go to a psych. hospital it turned my life around many years ago. If you trust your therapist I would follow what he/she suggests. good luck.
2007-10-12 22:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by inkster7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, a psychologist will not make you go to a psychiatric hospital for depression. if you've had thoughts of suicide (which i hope you haven't), they will talk it out with you, but if they feel you are not a danger, they cannot admit you.
yes, if you are homicidal or suicidal w/intent (not just ideation), they can have you go to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation.
go speak with a counselor, they are not going to admit you most likely, you didn't add a lot of detail to why you think they would admit you, so i hope these answers are helpful for you.
if you are homicidal/suicidal with intent.....please go yourself to the hospital, depression is a biological disorder and you can't help the way it takes over you.
most important thing is that you get help.
feel free to email me if you need to.
2007-10-12 22:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by Joan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a qualified mental health professional determines that you pose a risk of harm to yourself or others, you can be committed for observation. Trust me, they don't want to get sued, so they aren't going to do something this drastic without a very good reason.
2007-10-12 22:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can if they feel you are a threat to yourself or others. Usually there is a 72 hour hold and during that time they determine if you need more time or not. It doesn't matter your age if they feel you are a threat.
2007-10-12 22:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Jara-Lee♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that if they have reason to believe you are at risk to harm yourself or others, they can have you committed.
2007-10-12 22:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋