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What happens if the police take me to the hospital for prior suicide attempts?
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In most states, if someone reports that you are currently suicidal, you are asked to admit yourself to the hospital for an evaluation period not to exceed 72 hours. In some states, Saturday and Sunday don't count against the 72 hours. If they think that you are a hazard to yourself or others, they will ask you for voluntary commitment for up to 30 days. They may ask you to agree to additional 30-day periods until they think you are safe.
If at any time, you decline to do it voluntarily, they will proceed with an involuntary version of the same thing. Since you're going to be there either way, you ought not annoy the people who hold the keys to the door. After all, refusing the treatment you need is interpreted by the judge as a sign that you're crazy.
To get out as quickly as possible, spend little time in your room alone. Staying off by yourself is thought to be anti-social. Attend all the groups, and participate in the groups.
An inappropriate sense of humor is considered a symptom of distorted reality. Be careful what things you laugh at.
If you are sad, comment that your dog is probably feeling abandoned by you, and may not be eating.
Acknowledge the fact that you realize that they have a hard job to do, but you are feeling stressed out by the fact that you have responsibilities, and things are falling apart while you're being confined unnecessarily. You hate to be wasting mental health resources when they are in short supply. Ask what you could do to speed up the evaluation.
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Do hospitals keep record of suicide attempts?
Hospitals do not keep records of suicide attempts, but the police do.
Why do police keep records of suicide attempts?
Police keep records of suicide attempts because it is considered to be a criminal matter and doing so helps the police keep track of individuals in danger.
Do cops actually care about suicide attempts?
I believe that cops do care about suicide attempts but there is only so much they can do. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the mobile mental health unit for your county. ----------------------------------------------------------- Yes, if you think about it suicide is a mental HEALTH issue rather than a criminal issue. The police are not the correct service to help.
What do the police do when they are called to a attempted suicide?
If they had to come, they would probably take the suicidal person to a mental hospital for evaluation.
Is suicide against the law in the USA if so what happens if you attempt it and fail?
No, it is not against the law however it does go against many Church beliefs. I don't know about what this person is saying because if you attempt suicide and fail police can take you into custedy and put you in the hospital were they can put a hold on you and you lose your freedom.
How is attempted suicide treated?
A suicide attempt of any kind is treated as a psychiatric emergency by the police and other rescue personnel. Treatment in a hospital emergency room includes a complete psychiatric evaluation.
If someone attempts a planned and well t hought out suicide in the State of WA is it against the law This person attempted this suicide to escape the police and fear of prison for crimes committed.?
Suicide isn't against the law when one has bad grammer. That's a loophole in Washington's lawbook.
What happens in NJ if you comment you have thoughts of death of suicide?
You have a good change of being turned in to the police or being reported.
What do I do when a friend called the cops on me because I was trying to commit suicide?
Take it as an opportunity to go get help. If you don't agree, police can take you to the hospital against your will and the hospital can keep you at least 3 days. So you might as well go willingly, and figure out why you are threatening to commit suicide. P.S. Tell your friend Thank you.
What should you do if your abuser attempts suicide?
You need to call the police and give them all the information you can, perhaps notify an adult family member of the abuser if appropriate, and then accept that there is nothing else you can do. The abuser needs professional help- he is not your responsibility. His attempts may not be real and he may be just trying to manipulate you.
Is it possible to stab yourself in the chest?
Someone does not "accidentally" stab themselves. After you are taken to the hospital the police will question you to find out if this was an attempted suicide or an attack. I would suggest you not do this.
What happens to Carla Gordon on Coronation Street?
If you are referring to the fire of Underworld then she does survive the fire and she is taken into hospital where the police question her about her shooting Tony.
