Ep. 008 : Hospitalization for Suicide

A person who is contemplating suicide needs care, connection, and oversight. Sometimes this is more than can be provided within the home, and that's where hospitalization comes into play. However, many of us have outdated ideas of what being hospitalized might look like--we’re imagining people in white coats, keeping you against your will. The reality is very different. Let’s talk about what it’s actually like to be hospitalized. What’s the difference between voluntary and involuntary hospitalization? Does insurance cover hospitalization? How long is someone in there? What’s the average day like? Kimi and Sam explore all this and more.