“. These places often cut off all contact with families.”
why do these places do this? That is what this article spoke about. Does your wife say why? That just makes the matters worse. Loved ones not knowing where their family member is and the sick person not getting support.
I totally agree with you.
Some states have a 3 day mandatory full psych evaluation after commitment. If there were influencing factors such as drug reactions or chemical imbalances, they may be fine after three days.
The separation helps you to understand the triggering influences. Many times there is abuse from a partner, male or female. You must rule it out before you expose them.