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Originally Posted by The Fox & the Hound
Recently, I have been wondering about this would be like. A relative was recently admit to a Psych Ward, though he doesn't want to talk about it, which I totally understand.
Lets say you went there do a suicide attempt...
So, what happens? What's the worst that could happen?
How long is stay usually?
Are you forced to take meds?
Yes, I did have to ask this question...Did anyone have good food? From what I know it just tastes really bland, & not so great
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what happens varies. it all depends on the person going in to the psych ward, what their needs are...
example for one person entering the hospital here in NY as suicidal they would be escorted up on the ward, given a room, assigned a psychiatrist and therapist, and then told the routine, assigned classes, meds, .....
for a different person entering the hospital as suicidal they may be asked to remove their clothing and personal objects, examined to make sure they have no drugs alcohol, weapons, given a hospital gown, given a tour of the ward, routine, assigned a psychiatrist.
some someone else entering as suicidal it could be all they need is a medication vacation where they are allowed to keep their clothing and personal property but are removed from all their meds, detoxed and then new meds.
some people are forced to take meds others are not, some people stay only a few days others stay 2 weeks or longer.
hospital meals are also individualized according to what each persons dietary needs/allergies/ health issues are.
if you entered the psych ward your experience with everything is going to be different than that of your relatives. its going to be based on you, your own health issues, your own dietary needs, your own meds or lack there of, your own routine......