People used to be psychiatrically committed without any clear evidence that they posed a danger to themselves or others.

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In the past, psychiatric commitment was often carried out without clear evidence of danger to oneself or others. This was often due to misunderstanding or lack of knowledge of mental illness, leading to the commitment of individuals who did not actually require such confinement.

People Used to Be Psychiatrically Committed Without Any Clear Evidence