I need info about mental hospitals and their rules!

It varies upon location. Usually, there is no internet, cell phone, or anything that can be used for social media. There sometimes will be a phone that they will give the patients specific times to use; if they have that, you two could call on her times. Visiting hours are usually daily, and they're usually longer on the weekends, so you also have that. I suggest her following everything the doctors and staff say to avoid getting on their bad sides. She shouldn't leave until she feels ready, but when she is, she should make sure to firmly tell them or they sometimes don't listen. A lot of times, the doctors take into account how the patients act towards the other patients, so she should make sure to talk to them and be nice to them, maybe even make a friend (it helps a lot, my newly-made friends there were probably the only reason I survived the place) And she should really try to get help, because they can help, but only if you genuinely work for it. I think its great how you're there for her, you're a good friend. I wish the best of luck to her and yourself, its going to be a struggle, but you guys can do it :) If you have any other questions, just let me know, ok?

She should bring clothes, they will sometimes provide clothes and lock hers up but its better to be safe than sorry, but nothing with string or they will not accept it. Some allow shoes, some don't. Food, soap, toothpaste, all essentials are always provided. No razors for obvious reasons, not even for shaving though. No mp3 players, especially with headphone strings. Anything they won't allow they will lock up or ask someone to take it. On the first day they will say what can and cannot be brought in or hand a pamphlet, or she can ask.

Thanks for the great answers!! Another thing, what she should bring with her when she goes there or does the hospital provide everything? Also the visiting thing can be bit hard since we live in different countries, but im saving up money to go visit her! I'll try to make her see that the doctors aint that bad.

Oh okay, ill give her this info. Too bad shes quite stubborn, but she still listens to me, so ill try my best to make her understand that they're there to help her! Thanks a bunch everyone. And if someone has more tips, i'd appreciate em!

I agree with all of the answers. The rules will depend on individual institutions but I would say it's important for her to go in with an open mind as it makes it much easier to make friends which makes the whole experience easier. I know it's hard being against doctors, but they truly do want to help her, so try and remind her of that and be supportive. Also, as Katie said, hair removal cream is a great idea! Another thing I would say from personal experience (as a tip to you) is you should definitely consider writing to her. It was one of my favourite things when people wrote letters to me when I was inpatient because it meant that my friends were thinking about me - which was a lovely feeling! I've kept all the letters and they mean a lot to me. I ALWAYS write to my friends in hospital now and I know they appreciate it too.

So she left just now... I dont know what to do anymore, i gave her as much advices as i could. I gave my addresses and phone numbers and every damn address she could use to contact me...