In re Woodside

TAMILIA, Judge.

James C. Woodside appeals from the September 16, 1996 Order extending by twenty (20) days Ms period of involuntary emergency mental health evaluation and treatment pursuant to the Mental Health Procedures Act, 50 P.S. § 7101 et seq.

This case developed as a result of a petition filed on September 3,1996 by appellant’s estranged wife, Rachel Woodside, alleging that appellant was in need of involuntary emergency medical evaluation. In support of this petition, Mrs. Woodside, a, mental health therapist, averred that appellant had not been taking his antidepressant medication, had…