To think a person being in a mental health unit for six weeks

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Is quite lengthy admission

Depends what they are in for.

Not nearly enough information

I don't know. My MIL was in one for about 30 years. That's lengthy.

Doesnt it depend on their illness, how they are progressing, what therapies they are having, what future care they need, are you the patient.

A breakdown which the person attempted to take his life.

So what. So fucking what. Why do you care how long someone else takes to recover from an illness.

I know someone who, when admitted, is always in for several months.

It depends if they can be stabilised easily or not

People arnt usually put in a unit for just attempting suicide (in my area no idea what the threshold is for other areas)

I think it would depend on the illness and progress of treatment etc, I've a family member with 2 separate mental illnesses and can be in for months even years.

Doesn't sound that long really. My mum was in for nearly 8 wks last summer and hadn't actually tried anything

Well no not lengthy really under those circumstances and would be wholly dependent on how they responded to treatment.

I don't think it's a long time if that's how long it took for them to get better then it's a perfect amount of time for them.

Do you think there should be a specific time frame imposed? DH had a breakdown, no suicidal attempt and that alone took years to recover from, he had no admission. Years. I’m not sure what you are expecting?

No I don't think it's lengthy. I would assume (and hope) that the professionals involved have said 6 weeks for a reason. And with mental health services being incredibly underfunded and understaffed it takes a LOT to get any help at all so I don't think they would do it for the sake of it

Supposedly the person is receiving ongoing care and therapy. I'm sure they're in the best place.

What is the point of your OP?

No I mean he’s not taking it seriously. I’ve said he needs to spend time working on his recovery rather than rushing back to his normal life. I don’t mean it in a horrible way

Is it you OP?

My DM had a breakdown and was kept in for 1 year for comparison!

My experience is quite limited but when I was on placement most of the patients were there for several months so six weeks sounds quite short to me.

No. Mental health admissions are usually very long, a few to several months is common. 6 weeks would be a short admission.

Why are you asking this?

So what, I was sectioned for 28 days 25 years ago. I've recovered fully and haven't taken even an antidepressant in twenty years despite having been on the whole gamut of medication at that time.

Oh it isn't you apologies, I think the Dr's are probably best placed to say if he is well or not.

I work in an inpatient unit and the average stay is 8 weeks, some stay a lot less and others a lot longer.

You cannot know how the other persons mind is,don't try to,even in the nicest way,control them,let them do things at their pace.

OP is the person your DP? It might be easier to include all the information in one post. You'll get more advice that way. I do hope you're okay though.