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Can the mental hospital still commit me after they discharged me? like i get released yesturday can they have me come back tomorrow?
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Yes: every encounter is new, if you are a danger to yourself or others they may keep you for evaluation or treament
Answered 8/18/2014
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No: unless the reason they committed you relapses and you are show suicdal,homicidal , or psychosis that is worstening
Answered 8/18/2014
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