David has a history of mental illness, and he has just attempted suicide.His roommate found him unconscious and called 911.David spent time in the hospital recovering from his self-inflicted wounds; during this time a mental health professional determined that David still remained a danger to himself and needed treatment.A court order was obtained and David was admitted to a mental health facility.What kind of commitment is this?

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David's admission to the mental health facility was involuntary due to the court order obtained. Emergency detention is a temporary hold for individuals who are an immediate danger to themselves or others and is typically only for a short period of time. A voluntary inpatient commitment would involve David willingly choosing to be admitted for treatment, which is not the case in this situation. Outpatient care would not be appropriate for someone who has just attempted suicide and is considered a danger to themselves.

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