[HALLIEBETH87]

If a patient calls their T and admits their having thoughts of suicide a lot....and the T says go to the hospital, but they dont...can the T have them hospitalized?

In the UK I dont think they can because they are only a Therapist but in America I have no idea. Over here it takes two Drs to sign before they can secion you.

[katheryn]

in the uk they can go to your doc or cpn and tell them that you are in danger of hurting yourself and then its up to the docs and cpn the best action if hosp is the right way to go they will look for a bed if not they will work with you at home

again not sure in usa

[nothemama8]

in PA if you tell your T, yes they can have crisis services pick you up and hospitialized

[MyBestKids2]

In my personal experience, thoughts alone are NOT enough to hospitalize involuntarily. However, if you tell a professional you have a "plan", and can NOT keep safe, most have an obligation to sanction you. This is my personal experience in 3 different states.

Good luck, stay safe, take care of you.

Dee

In my opinion... this is a "gray" area...

my answer is YES... a T can have you hospitalized just on the basis of what you said...

and then there are some... T... that would say.. that you would have to have a "plan".... and they feel you are a danger to yourself.. or others..

However, there are..... T that would call immediately.. to have you hospitalized.. because of the liability involved...

[Perna]

Here's Kentucky's law:

http://www.psychlaws.org/LegalResour...ckystatute.htm

Mybestkids has it about right it looks like.

[I_WMD]

Yea Perna ,, I read the link and that is most probabley the standard for most states that I have lived in ,,,, .

[(JD)]

In the USA, I know if the T is a licensed psychologist (or a medical doctor) they just have to sign the form and you are given a 72 hour hold.

It's up to whether your T decides you need it or not.

If you can change your thinking a bit, and how you say things, such as (if it's true only) "I feel SOOOOO bad I think being dead would feel better." Instead of, "I'm going to end this feeling bad." A threat is also against the law, btw.

Many ppl "just" need more help through the dark times. Many Ts don't have that time to give.
Hospitalization is one way to keep you safe, and hopefully make some others changes with you about life, so you don't feel so bad in the future.

[eskielover]

When I was going through that rough suicidal time (lasted about 4 years), they never acted on my feeling suicidal....it was only when I had either done something or had a "plan" that I would end up hospitalized & only if I actually had made an attempt was I put on a 72 hour hold.....most of the time then, I was in the medical hospital for most of that time.

I can look back at those times (mostly can't remember much of those years) & not understand how I could have ever felt bad enough to have even felt that hopeless. Then I had no concept of how wonderful my life was going to end up being & how happy I was really going to be. I was blessed to have gotten through those years.....the light at this side of the tunnel is more wonderful than I ever could have imagined.

The help I got during those years wasn't enough to have changed my thinking either....sadly, the mental health care I experienced for suicidal situations wasn't very helpful. I know this isn't the spiritual forum, but if I had been in those years where I am in my Christian life, I never would have felt the suicidal feelings I went through then. I know that I went through those feelings for a reason....maybe for a better understanding of life....or just so I could have knowledge of how it feels to feel that low as a contrast of how I am feeling today.

But the point being.....that we don't know what wonderful things are really in our future when we are feeling as bad as we do when we are feeling suicidal......living through those feelings is important & if your therapist feels that hospitalization is a good thing.....then, I would definitely consider it as the best possibility......just to stay safe if nothing else.

My prayers are with you that you will find peace in your life & the strength to get through the negative feelings you are having,
Debbie

[chalmette70043]

(((((Hallie))))))) I love ya sweetie. Your like a little sis to me. I'm with you on the decision you made. Remember i am with you in spirit. I will be waiting for you till you get back home. Take care of yourself, be truthful and listen to those docs.

love ya,
chal

[Rhapsody]

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From personally experience in this field........ Yes, your T can have you hospitalized for 72 hours (3-days) if she/he feels that you are a danger to your self or your life.

[HALLIEBETH87]

just got home from hospital. i went to a reg er and they transported me via ambulance to psych hosp. i have meds adjusted and will be better now i think.

[SweetSunshine]

Hallie I am absolutely soooo proud of you for doing this !!! I mean this.. it took an incredible amount of courage and strength to going to the ER on your own. I know how hard it is to be there. And how scarey because you feel you dont have any control over anything that is or could happen while your there. I hope your experience was a positive one. You sound better just in the few words you've said. I hope that is the case. Please let us know how your doing when you can ok?

Hugz
Bethy

[HALLIEBETH87]

it was really really hard for me. my cousin took me to the hospital initially. then it was me, all alone. having to go by ambulance was really scary and embarassing.

but im ok now. i feel good.