How can you go about getting someone who really is mentaly ill treatment if they!

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Treatment can only be administered compulsorily if the patient fulfils the criteria for section under the Mental Health Act.

GP for more years than I care to remember

by Kevin Caruso

Involuntary commitment (a.k.a. civil commitment or involuntary civil commitment) is the act of placing individuals in a psychiatric ward (or similar facility) without their consent. Although such an action may seem harsh, it is sometimes necessary in order to prevent people from harming themselves or others, and to ensure that appropriate treatment is administered to them.

The laws governing involuntary commitment vary from country to country and state to state, but, in general, laws restrict involuntary commitment to those who are mentally ill and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol and are deemed to be in imminent danger of harming themselves or others. In the United States, the maximum initial time for involuntary commitment is usually 3 to 5 days.

Thus, if the police are called to a location, for whatever reason, and observe an individual meeting the above requirements, they may take him or her to a psychiatric ward. There, the individual will be assessed by a psychiatrist, and, if determined to be in need of involuntary commitment based on local law, will be held and treated against his or her will. (It should be noted that people cannot be committed just because others deem their actions to be "bizarre" or "crazy.")

If the individual is not discharged on or before the 3 to 5 day limit because additional treatment is necessary, a court order may be sought to extend the involuntary commitment. The patient has a right to seek counsel and fight the involuntary commitment at this juncture if so desired.

The idea of involuntary commitment horrifies many as horror stories from decades ago still come to mind in which people were committed for almost any reason, and held indefinitely.

And concerns still exist about the legality, constitutionality, and ethics of involuntary commitment, but vastly improved laws introduced over the past few decades have curtailed many of the abuses that previously existed -- abuses definitely still occur, but they have been significantly reduced.

And for those who believe that they are falsely committed or mistreated in any way, civil action remains a viable option for redress. And lawsuits are not uncommon subsequent to involuntary commitments.

People with untreated schizophrenia and bipolar disorder -- or people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who do not take their medication -- are particularly susceptible to involuntary commitment.

And anytime that someone attempts suicide and refuses treatment, he or she will most likely be involuntarily committed.

try giving more structure to her days, giving good things like good food, exercise and encourage good things rather than scold. these things will make her feel good about life and remember that it feels good to do good things in life. make her feel it is her choice to see doctors and help herself and she will want to do it more. keep encouraging her to see doctors but in a gentle not aggressive way and give her time to think about the suggestion before suggesting it again.

of course i don't know exactly the specific problem. so this answer is quite a general one. i hope it helps.

I have been through this with 2 family members already. Unfortunately you have to wait until a crisis occurs where they hurt themselves,damage property of hurt someone else. Then they must get help. You must keep a close eye on her and do your best to get to get help on her own. The crisis will happen sooner or later then she will get help for sure.

well if she's above 18 and refuses then there isn't anything that you really can do. unless she harms someone or if she gets arrested or the cops called on her. that's really the only ways that you can make her go into treatment.

If they are violent you can call the police, if they are suicidal you can call the police..... other than that there is nothing you can do to force them into treatment.

A catch 22 I'm afraid, The doctors cannot act until A) the patient makes a request. or B) something happens to warrent the patient being admitted to hospital under section.