Which term is used to describe involuntary assessment and treatment for severely disabled psychiatric patients?

The term "involuntary commitment" is used to describe the process of assessing and providing treatment to individuals with severe psychiatric disabilities without their consent. This typically occurs when a person poses a danger to themselves or others due to their mental disorder, or when they are unable to care for themselves and their well-being is at risk.

Involuntary commitment is a legal process, often involving a court order, and is designed to balance individual rights with the need for safety and treatment. It ensures that those who are unable to make informed decisions about their health care receive necessary psychiatric intervention to stabilize their condition.

Other terms provided in the options refer to different concepts: voluntary admission refers to patients who choose to enter treatment willingly; emergency detention generally involves immediate, short-term legal holding for individuals deemed a threat, often to evaluate them before a commitment is made; and a judicial hold can refer to court orders related to various legal matters, including psychiatric evaluations or treatment, but does not specifically denote the broader process of involuntary commitment.