If I tell a doctor I had a suicide attempt months ago can they admit me

[ihatethecia]

I want to be honest that I'm concerned about health issues from my suicide attempt over a month ago but I'm scared they'll make me go to the psych ward. I told them it was an accident before, if I'm honest It's a suicide attempt can they send me ? Specifically in the US

 

[Life_and_Death]

Canada being close to US rules, no they cant. They can't hold you on past things. As long as you're serious about being ok and whatnot you can tell them you had yourself hung up last night.
The problem comes with current or future harm to you or others. Then they will hold you.

 

[Shu]

Just tell tell you accidentally ingested sodium nitrite?

 

[Hercules]

They won't section you for a past attempt. They will only section you if you tell them that you currently have a plan and are going to act on it in the immediate future. If you want to talk to a professional about past attempts or suicidal thoughts, it's important to tell them that these thoughts are very passive, and you have no plans or means to act on them.

 

[Graytaichi]

No. Yes. It depends on where u are living. If u say few years ago then they have no reason to put u in .

 

[lostmyself]

No they can't admit you unless you are in imminent danger at the time of the conversation. Even then a lot of psychiatrists don't want to involuntary commit.