I live in the US and have a psychiatrist who I see about my depression and anxiety. I started seeing her because my suicidal thoughts were getting bad. When I talk to her about it, she usually asks if I have any sort of plan to carry it out and whether or not I have a gun at home. I think if I had a fully thought out plan that I was going to enact, she would have me be inpatient at the local hospital that specializes in mental health issues.

I don’t think bringing up self harm or suicidal thoughts would be enough to put you in a psych ward. I also think it’s important to be honest with your therapist so that they can properly help you.

I really hope you get the help you need. I know personally how hard it is to slog through life with depression weighing you down, and I hope that you’ll get some of that weight lifted. <3