A teen experiencing a psychiatric emergency or exhibiting out of control behavior requires immediate intervention to ensure their safety, and sometimes the safety of others.
When is Hospitalization Needed?
The criteria for psychiatric hospitalization is generally defined as ‘danger to self or others' such as a teen threatening suicide or going after someone else with a weapon. Bizarre behavior that comes on suddenly such as hallucinations, manic episodes or uncontrollable rage may also require hospitalization to stabilize the teen and determine the cause of the crisis.
In most states if a teen meets the criteria they can be held in a psychiatric hospital, against their will if necessary, usually for a maximum of 72 hours.
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