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Severe Mood Swings, Violent, Erratic Behaviour, Maniac. Proper Means Of Getting Admitted To Hospital?

I am from Chennai. A close relative of mine has severe Mood swings and is known to exhibit violence as well. Physical abuse was also part of his behavior. His erratic behavior and Mania have been one of fear in the household for quite some time,however this behavior changes with respect to situations and people,He is never known to exhibit behavior depicting Mental Illness when around certain people. He also has a fear that everyone is out to get him. Also note that he is very well capable of talking his way out of any situation as he did the same when we previously consulted a Counselor. What would be the proper means of getting him admitted to a Hospital??
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
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If he is not going to hospital by his own, there is legal provision for such cases- any one of relative who has seen the patient in last 2 weeks may request the magistrate of city in written that the patient requires admission but requires police help. He will help you.
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Severe Mood Swings, Violent, Erratic Behaviour, Maniac. Proper Means Of Getting Admitted To Hospital?

If he is not going to hospital by his own, there is legal provision for such cases- any one of relative who has seen the patient in last 2 weeks may request the magistrate of city in written that the patient requires admission but requires police help. He will help you.