<p>I'm just wondering (and somewhat worried).</p>
<p>Does institutionalization coercion come when one is perceived as a threat to others but has not doing anything criminal?</p>
<p>What if one makes a public outburst, for example? (a public outburst from a temper tantrum) Or a public suicide threat? (and seems unrelentingly suicidal even after initial consolation?)</p>
<p>You probably would get a greater response on a different forum.
There are laws regarding what you are talking about. In Washington, you can involuntarily put someone in a designated facility for a period of time if they have attempted suicide. I think you need a mental health pro to do this. threatening suicide is more difficult. I do believe someone in the mental health profession needs to be involved for this to happen.
good luck.</p>
<p>Forcing someone would not help. It's the lazy way to deal with things. Just my 2 cents though.</p>
<p>Depends on age, state, who wants them forced.</p>