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how can i help my sister?
21/M
i just found out tonight at work that my sister went to the hospital for drugs and cut wrists, she's 16. parents are having some problems, now she doesn't want to go with either of them and she is still being held at the hospital with the doctors and can't be seen or spoken with over the phone untill some social worker clears things or something, i guess my question is, is there a way to speed up this process and to maybe sign a temporary guardianship so that i can bring my sister home? i don't want her in some pshyc ward forever, my girlfriend was in one for almost for the same reasons when she was younger and said that that experience was worse than the reality that made her do the things she did to get herself there in the first place, plus i've seen the movies with mental patients and things along this same situation, and know that believe it or not hollywood and reality are sometimes very close.
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hi i'm not sure about speeding this up and all but you say your girlfriend was in one well i think maybe yyour girlfriend should talk to her about this because if you've been through the same experience as someone you can usually help them out.
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As someone who works with youth in and out of "psych wards" it may not be a bad idea for her to be there and getting help. The movies don't portray the reality of the situation either. Keep in mind that it's people who make up the "ward" and each one is different.
For you to take guardianship would mean that you take all responsibility including financial, emotional and physical pertaining to your sister. There is no real way to speed up the process as what is probably happening right now is that they are assessing your sister's risk to herself, and others including family. Also they are investigating why she refuses to return home with your parents.
For you I would call the hospital and get the names of her doctors and social workers, I would then explain to them that as her brother you are very concerned and while you understand that they cannot break confidentiality as soon as possible you would like to see and speak to your sister. Keep in mind that your sister could be the one refusing to speak to anyone, as she is 16 that is her right and they would honour that.
If you have any more questions please ask.
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