I'm sorry you and your grandmother are struggling with issues related to your mom's mental illness, but I also want to say, congratulations for loving her enough to encourage her to get the help she so desperately needs.

One day in the hospital is too little amount of time for your mom to really know whether or not the program is going to help her. From my own experience, I will say that being admitted was extremely scary and humiliating for me. I knew I needed the help but didn't want to be there. I remember calling my sister and my good friend that night and telling them it was a big mistake and I wanted to leave. But they convinced me to stay and I was able to get stabilized. Did I ever come to love the psychiatrist or staff in the place? No, but I did meet other patients who had a big impact on my life. I left the hospital after two weeks and my meds (at the time needed them, but haven't been on any in over five years) were regulated and I had a plan for recovery. The biggest thing that needed to happen was for me to be connected with a good solid therapist on the outside for my recovery.

If I can say anything you can do it is to listen and encourage your mother when you visit. There isn't any need for you to get tough or argue with her. Let her psychiatrist and social worker do the hard lifting when it means helping your mom to understand that she isn't ready to be released yet. They can handle any heat she sends their way I hope things work out for all of you.