Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

How bad do u have to be to be put under mental health section?

Dolphin xx

Carolin57 05/25/2017

I was put under section four times and each time I was pretty bad. Not with depression though but with psychosis. A doctor, a psychiatrist and a social worker must sign the papers I think if you are suicidal you may be sectioned but only if these people agree with one another.

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

Could you attempt suicide then be put under section? How does it work?

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

I'm just curious I don't understand the system

Carolin57 05/25/2017

I am not sure, I will google it and find out

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

I have a friend who was almost sectioned. I just wanna know.

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

Any luck?

Carolin57 05/25/2017

Yes I found the NHS website for the mental health Act. But being sectioned is no fun believe me if you can find another way to highlight you your needs I would go that route.

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/mentalhealthservices/Documents/Detention%20_Under%20_The%20_Mental%20_Health%20_Act%20_Factsheet.pdf

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

Thanks. How do I get help without talking to my parents?

Carolin57 05/25/2017

Go to your doctor.

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

But I need a parent to drive me so they will find out and I don't want them too

Jersey_of_Oz 05/25/2017

If you are 14 or older, you do not need a parent with you. According to the law, you are in charge of your own medical health, and therefore mental health.

Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

I have no way of getting there without someone to take me. Dolphin xx

Jersey_of_Oz 05/26/2017

i would think you want your parents involved anyway.... their support could help you to get better. so then the question becomes how do you talk to them honestly about this...
and usually a person is put in a "mental section" when they are determined to be a danger to themselves or others.

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