Hey, I have a friend (really, I know everyone uses that when really it's them, but I actually do have friends, no matter how odd that is) who is suicidal, self harming and has anorexia. She is 14, and wants to go to a hospital and I was wondering if anyone knew how she would go about this, if she would be able to sign herself in, if so, what to expect when she got there etc. We would both appreciate your help, she doens't know that I am doing this, but she won't mind. As long as I don't go blabbing her life details to everyone, she'll be happy for the help. Thanks.
I agree. The best way to get the information is through her doctor.
That's assuming she has professional help. If not, she needs to get outpatient treatment first, because hospitals are a last resort.
At the very least, she needs to talk to her parents about it.
Because of her age, I doubt she can get professional help without her parents knowing about everything, especially since she's suicidal and in danger of harming herself further. The best way would be for her to negotiate something with her parents and doctor.
Best of luck x
I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it.
She would need to see her GP and her parents would be notified because of her age. However I think a hospital admission should probably be avoided unless ABSOLUTELY necessary as it's an unhealthy decision especially at that age. If at all possible I personally definitely think it would be better if her issues could be worked on as an outpatient.
She would be at risk of learning behaviours from other patients as an inpatient for a start.
Stop thinking about what I want, what he wants, what your parents want. What do you want?
The first port of call is her GP (or equivalent) or if she has one, her psychiatrist. She needs to mention why she thinks she needs to be in hospital, and they will decide if it's the best thing for her. Alternatively, if she feels suicidal and unsafe, she can turn up to A&E and see the duty psychiatrist. However, due to her age, I am pretty sure her parents will have to agree to any treatment and kept informed. Also, hospital really is a last resort and 14 is very young to be admitted unless it's absolutely necessary, which only a doctor can decide.
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The best thing to do I would say is to speak to an adult about the issues. Either her own parents, a school counselor, a psychologist if she has one, or her GP. If she feels she needs to be hospitalized then she needs to bring this up with someone, especially at 14.
If she was hospitalized her parents would find out anyway, so might as well talk to them about it.
Unfortunately the guidelines say that under 16s need their parents to agree to hospitalisation unless its a section.
PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student.
I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out.
I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included.
Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.
PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student.
I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out.
I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included.
Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.
