Committed
The Failures of the Mental Health System and the Heartbreak of Caregiving Author: Poalina Milana Committed: bound or obligated to a person or thing, as by pledge or assurance; devoted. ~ Dictionary.com The term “committed to a mental institution” refers to a formal commitment of a person to a mental health facility by a court or other lawful authority. This includes involuntarily committing a person for treatment due to mental illness, mental defectiveness, or other reasons such as drug or alcohol abuse. Importantly, it does not include admission for observation or voluntary admission to a mental institution ~ Law Insider All [...]
