A judge hears four cases involving civil commitment. Based on the criteria for civil commitment, which case is likely to be denied by the judge (i.e., the person will not be sent to a psychiatric facility involuntarily)?

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Civil commitment typically requires that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others, or is unable to care for themselves due to a mental illness. In the case of the young married woman who is seriously depressed after giving birth, while she may be suffering, there is no indication that she is unable to care for herself or that she poses a danger to herself or others based on the information provided. Cases A, B, and C all describe situations where the individuals are likely to harm themselves or others, or are unable to care for themselves, making them more likely candidates for civil commitment.

A Judge Hears Four Cases Involving Civil Commitment