mental health disorders
Personality and Behavior Changes
Treatment
The underlying condition is corrected or treated when possible. Whatever the cause, people who are a danger to themselves or others typically need to be hospitalized and treated whether they are willing or not. Many states require that such decisions be made by someone appointed to make health care decisions for the mentally ill person (called a Default Surrogate Decision Making ). If the person has not appointed a decision maker, doctors may contact the next of kin, or a court may appoint an emergency guardian. People who are not dangerous to themselves or others can refuse evaluation and treatment, despite the difficulties their refusal may create for themselves and their family. 