# Involuntary Commitment to a Mental Health Facility

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## Definition

Involuntary commitment to a mental health facility is a legal process where an individual is mandated to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital or clinic against their will. This typically occurs when the individual poses a significant risk to themselves or others due to a mental disorder, and the decision is often based on medical evaluations and established legal criteria.

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