Hello, ixrayu06. Does your Mother see a general practitioner on occasion? If you could take her, maybe you could tell the doctor about what has been going on? The doctor might even try to refer her to a psychiatrist for an evaluation. At the very least, the doctor might prescribe an antidepressant.

Every state has involuntary commitment laws. You could call your county attorney and find out what needs to be shown for an emergency commitment. If the required showing could be made, she would be evaluated and entitled to a hearing if she wanted to contest the commitment.

You, of course, likely would become the black sheep of the family. You also may save your Mother's life.