How to tell non-immediate family/friends about my recent stay in the psych ward?

Only tell them if you’re sure you’re comfortable with it. And in that case just say it how it is, you were in a psych ward for a few days, simple as that.

I agree it’s none of their business unless you want it to be. Just say you took some time off to take care of yourself in the name of self care

I think authenticity is freeing, only tell them if you want them to know :)