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?
A. voluntary inpatient
B. involuntary inpatient
C. emergency detention
D. outpatient
B
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