Help Are you forced to go to a psych ward after an attempt?

[soributton]

Okay so I've tried looking this up a couple of times, but I keep getting mixed answers from google. I'm hoping to CTB soon, but i'm worried about failing and being sent to a mental hospital or a psych ward. Honestly with what i've heard about those places i would just rather go back to living life as normal than being forced to go there. Can someone tell me if i absolutely 100% have to go to a psych ward after being found trying to take my own life or can I refuse?

 

[pelicanportal]

in the U.S. yes it will likely be done involuntarily. especially if you get busted with no plausible deniability i.e. "oh i accidentally tripped and bypassed the fifteen foot vertical gate and almost fell off the bridge, officer doctor sir" vs "sorry i must have had a few drinks and forgot i had taken my pain pill earlier i promise im good i have a lot to live for" and it just depends on the people involved too

 

[aufrechtm7]

Just a heads up, depending on the unit and patients some actually aren't as bad as you'll hear. I've had a couple involuntary holds when I was younger (not for attempts) that I found pleasant because the other patients and caretakers were very nice to be around.

 

[soributton]

in the U.S. yes it will likely be done involuntarily. especially if you get busted with no plausible deniability i.e. "oh i accidentally tripped and bypassed the fifteen foot vertical gate and almost fell off the bridge, officer doctor sir" vs "sorry i must have had a few drinks and forgot i had taken my pain pill earlier i promise im good i have a lot to live for" and it just depends on the people involved too

awww man. I guess I just gotta hope for the best. There's no way they'll believe "oh yeah i accidentally made this rope, and i lost control of my hands and tied some knots, and oh yeah and i slipped into it and my head fell in yeah" lolllll