What are the reasons a mental hospital can keep you if you want to leave?

Question:

My sister went to a mental hospital and every time we try to get her out they say she does not want to go. The lady at the hospital said she put a 72hr hold on her because we said that we wanted to get her out of their facility.
Then I said I thought you could not leave unless you were homocidal or sucidial she tells me that you can also be gravely disabled. I need help trying to figure out what are the possible was to get her out.

Answers:
Usually if you check yourself in you can check yourself out.
If she's been there multiple times then I think that's when the 72 hour rule applies. They can get a court order if needed though.

you are now mentally fit, able to lan, decide, and think for yourself... you are able to accept your mistakes. and accept things naturally...

They can't keep her unless she's a harm to herself or others. However, if she is not in the right mental state to make her own decisions it's up to the facility. Unless, someone in your family has the power of attorney over her.

Prayer is the answer

I'm wishing you well and sending love your way. Hope this helps, Warm Regards, and thank you for your question.

What are the reasons a mental hospital can keep you if you want to leave?

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