Most people with mental illness refuse to believe there is anything wrong with them, and in most states you cannot force someone against their will into mental health treatment unless they are an immediate danger to themselves or others. Even then, they are usually only hospitalized for 72 hrs before being released.
Even if this woman’s family wanted to get her psychiatric help, there’s no way they can impose it on her without her consent. The mental health system in this country is completely broken.
LOL I just realized I resurrected a 2 year old thread. Please ignore.