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Re: Ok, I'm just being a chatty bitch here-

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(i wanna preface this by saying that i'm from australia so i'm not sure if this is how it works in america too. i assume it'd be similar, but i hope this helps even a little!!)

i don't think it's a case of physical injuries > mental state it's more that where there are physical injuries there is evidence that a person has harmed themselves. when it comes to a psych hold it generally/ultimately comes down to "is this person a danger to themselves? is this person a danger to others?" so if someone presented with self-inflicted wounds it would be reasonable and responsible to assume that this person would be a danger to themselves if not provided care.

it's basically a lot of talking and answering questions (as well as factoring in mental health history) that tells medical staff what the best and safest course of action is.

when it comes to physical injuries vs mental health it’s not a case of importance it’s that it would be harder to convince medical staff that you weren't a danger if you were standing in front of them with self-inflicted wounds. whereas if you had no physical injuries and didn't want to be admitted (even if you did have mental health issues) it would be relatively easy to convince (or lie to) the hospital that you didn't need to be admitted.