Mental Health Evaluation and Inpatient Care

I admire your strength and independence of choosing to get help for your mental health. I would definitely not necessarily tell you to reconsider the impatient decision but rather do some research and make sure you know what you’re getting into. The hospital is really good to utilize if you feel as though you are going to hurt yourself or others or going to end your life or psychosis. If you’re having just a general mental health issue I just want to make sure you know what this entails. They’ll put you in a separate wing, you’ll have your clothes and phone taken away and sit in a room for intake. It might take hours before a social worker even comes to talk to you and determine whether to admit you. This may not be the experience for you or others just speaking on my behalf. It can sometimes make the situation worse and i’ve heard many stories. However if you think you’re a danger to yourself then I definitely recommend and applaud you for your decision. Otherwise I would highly consider researching how the hospital might treat you, the cost, and maybe reaching out to a hotline, trying some coping mechanisms and looking for some help like therapy. I wish you all of the best and you’re not alone. I mean no ill intent, just know what I experienced was not in the least bit helpful for my mental health going to the ER. much love