Commitment of T.A. v. Wishard Health Service, Midtown Community Mental Health Center

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

T.A. was admitted to Wishard Health Services, Midtown Community Mental Health Center (“Wishard”) after she removed her clothing in public. T.A.’s attending physician diagnosed her with bipolar disorder and concluded that she was in a manic state. Wishard sought and obtained a temporary commitment of T.A. on the basis that she is mentally ill and gravely disabled. T.A. appeals, contending that there is insufficient evidence that she is gravely disabled. There is evidence to support the doctor’s conclusion that T.A. does not have a realistic plan to care for…