how long can a hospital keep you
They do not have to stay for 2 years, as someone else answered. They are put on a 72 hour hold, but after that, to my knowledge, if the patient is 18 years old they can leave when they want, or admit themselves if they so choose.As for children, if the mother will be somewhere for only a couple of days, then she should decide who would take care of her kids.iya, I am not sure if you are in the US or UK. But in the UK, I think they determine the length of time someone should stay in hospital after a suicide attempt is the risk factor they present to themselves or others (whether they are likely to try to harm themselves again).