It depends on what hospital you go to, and whether or not you have insurance. I once went to a nice, coshy private p. hospital when I had insurance. Shoot, I'd go there today if I still had insurance! BTW, if they won't admit you, tell them you're going to kill yourself if you don't get some help. Works like a charm(they have to admit you). And, as long as you sign the papers, you're still admitted voluntarily I say this, only because I doubt you'll be allowed to be admitted for medication monitoring...but, you never know. (I said this once, because I was afraid I'd go to the state hospital rather than the short term one.).

Definately go to a hospital!!! I always found it very easy to take new meds while in a p. hospital. I used to have a huge phobia of taking meds( I still have a smaller phobia of meds), and it feels great to know that doctors and nurses are there to help.

From my experiences, you can't have electronic entertainment items. Maybe because you have to charge them at some point(cords are a no-no!). I'd call up in advance, and see what you can bring. So are belts, and strings in clothing. So if you wear pants that have to be held up by a belt or string, don't wear them there. You'll be holding your pants up all day

Off topic, not letting mental patients smoke is the stupidest change hospitals can make. Here, you have someone in a mental crisis, most likely unstable, and btw, you also have to quit smoking, surprise. Talk about a double whammy! I hope they at least give those poor people some nicotine patches. Heroin addicts get methadone, alcoholics get benzos, so who knows? I know nicotine interferes with some meds, but still, have a heart(who am I writing this to anyways? I'm such a dork! )

Take care, Noncomposmentis8