Asked by Amillieon Smith on Jun 10, 2024

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Discuss the criteria for involuntary commitment.

Involuntary Commitment

The process by which individuals are institutionalized for psychiatric treatment without their consent, often due to being a danger to themselves or others.

Criteria For Involuntary Commitment

Legal guidelines that determine when an individual can be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility, typically based on criteria like imminent danger to self or others.

  • Apprehend the privileges of individuals institutionalized in mental health settings and the conditions requisite for non-voluntary commitment.
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Carlos MorenoJun 17, 2024
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Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
▪ Grave disability-the individual is so incapacitated by a mental disorder that he/she can't care for basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter
▪ Dangerousness to self-the individual is imminently suicidal
▪ Dangerousness to others-the individual is likely to hurt other people if set free