Can a psychiatrist force you into a mental place?

i dont believe he can...what the patient tells him is confidential and is bound by the hypocratic oath...or something like that and doctors must abide by its rules....he cannot reveal patients info to anyone

Yes he can, if she is a danger to herself or others. But it's fairly unlikely and she would be discharged again as soon as she was better.

Why don't we all live and let live?

Robert said it - in the US there has to be a hearing after the psychiatrist has recommended the person be hospitalized. My wife tried to have me locked in an institution once. She was told that as long as I was not a danger to myself or the public the only one who could commit me was myself. My whole sin was that I act kind of weird sometimes - nothing frightening, just things like standing on a corner and giving away cold drinks and stuff like that. She is no longer my wife and I still act a little crazy.

If you live in the UK its only if your a risk to yourself or others but they often leave people who need to be in hosital out

A psychiatrist is a designated reporter, that is if one divulges information that seemingly can be construed as a danger to him/herself or others then they can be committed to a behavioral health treatment center. If one is trulycommittted to being honest an seeking help they can ask for voluntary committment

He can only have her committed if she is a threat to someone or a threat to herself

Yes. If the psychiatrist feels that she is a danger to herself or others. That is the only way though. Still, it's a bit scary isn't it. I mean, everyone feels somewhat suicidal at times, don't they? So, admitting that to a shrink is rather dangerous. I guess it comes down to trust. I sure wouldn't admit anything of the sort until I trusted them; and then I'd be very careful how I express it. Good luck!

They can only, if the police is involved too, section someone if they are deemed 'A danger to themselves and/or others'....so, unless she's tried to kill someone or herself, then no....she should be alright...

Sammy Jo xx

In theory, anyone can have anyone "committed". All you have to do is prove that they are a danger to themselves or other human beings. For example: Here in California it is a mandatory police hold of 72 hours and an evaluation by a doctor, or 5. Then, after that, the doctors (most cases) refer you to stay for 14 days voluntary, if you do not they will sign it to be mandatory. =) Been through the process myself. =)

But, just seeing a shrink wont get you committed. If she tells the doc that she is paranoid, she will get a script for meds in all likelihood. Hope that helps.

That is a weird point of view. A psychiatrist will help her, and do what is genuinely best for her. If the best thing for her is something drastic like that, then it is, and she'll be better off in retrospect. You should trust the people who work with this - they genuinely want the best for their clients.

I THOUGHT THAT IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IN THE US. THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT COULD COMIT A CHILD WAS THE PARENTS --- UNLESS THEY ARE A SEVERE DANGER-- EXAMPLE.. ARRESTED FOR DANGEROUS ACTS TOWARDS OTHERS AND PUT IN JUVIE AND EVALUATED.. ??

If you are found mentally incompentent, and your parents are deemed unable to care for you, I think a case could be made. If you are an adult, I don't know. A court order does have some power. But remember. You can always get away. Or, better yet, act sane, and get away with it. Note: This may require jail time, so the looney bin may be preferable.

Yes. This is why you should always bring a mental detector with you to appointments.