Discuss the tensions and controversies surrounding involuntary commitment of the mentally ill



What will be an ideal response?


ANS: (Possible answer): Involuntary commitment illustrates the tension between protecting the rights of the mentally ill and addressing the public’s interest in their treatment.

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