What happens if you are 5150?

Answer 1

You are held for three days (72 hours) for a psychological evaluation. At the end, there is a hearing - if you are deemed no longer a danger to yourself or others, you are let go. If you are deemed still a danger to yourself, then you may be held longer.

You may also be prescribed and given drugs for depression as well as antipsychotics if you need them.

Answer 2

If someone is placed on a 5150 hold, they are involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others, or gravely disabled. During this period, mental health professionals assess the individual's condition and determine the appropriate course of action for their safety and well-being.