She has threatened to do so on numerous occasions, but hasn't taken any actions of that kind except to hit people. I just love her very much and want to help her. I can't write any more right now - I am crying too hard myself. Thank you for your assistance. The diagnosis itself is not as important as getting her help promptly before she injures herself or others.
Every state has different laws covering forcible evaluations.
The best way to find out is to contact your local psychiatric society or community mental health center or a local hospital that has psychiatric inpatient care. One thing you might try is finding a psychiatrist that you trust, consulting with him, and possibly arranging an appointment for your daughter, even if she doesn't want to go. You might tell her that we now have powerful medications that can help her, and that she has a chemical imbalance in her brain that can be corrected. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.