a 5150 hold (suicide watch) would only last for 72 hours anyway. I had a pal that recently attempted suicide, and she was out in less than 48 hours. And she is seriously mentally ill. They only goal of a 5150 is to diagnose, dispense meds and get the patient to a stable (read: not immediately suicidal) point.
My friend seriously needs to be hospitalized, but they won't keep her.
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