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Originally Posted by The Fox & the Hound
Ok, good.I've had many people online tell me if I have suicide plan, I'll be put it in the hospital for at least 72 hours.Does
Do they have to make me go to psychiatrist? It's would be bad enough if my parents know. but going to one would be really scary. What will they do?
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If you can assure the school psychologist that you will not harm yourself between now and your next meeting (and promise to call a crisis line or 911 or something if you are in danger) they will usually not send you to the hospital. If you really cannot honestly give that assurance, then maybe the hospital is your best bet.
A psychiatrist will just talk to you. They'll ask you questions and answer yours. They will try to understand your depression, assess whether you're a threat to yourself or anyone else and maybe prescribe some medication. They're not usually scary people!