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A member asked:
There any laws dealing with commitment of teen for mental health?
14 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes LOTS: Yes there are, and a lot depend on the age of the teen and the state you live in. In most states the age of consent for mental issues is 14, not 18. That means a teen can refuse to be committed at 14 or older. If you believe them to be a danger to self or others, you can have them evaluated (taken by police to the ed if necessary), but a committal order may be needed to commit them.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Every state has laws concerning the process of mental health commitments for all people, including teens. Check with your local law enforcement or county courthouse for details.
Answered 4/13/2016
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