Gary is tried for a crime and found not guilty by reason of insanity. He is committed to a state mental hospital. After years of treatment, he is released. Gary is now required by the state to receive community treatment and undergo ongoing evaluation. He can be rehospitalized if necessary. This requirement after initial release is called:

A) aftercare.
B) dependent care.
C) secondary prevention.
D) outpatient commitment.

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Jacob Larsen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This requirement is known as outpatient commitment, which mandates that an individual who has been released from a mental health facility continues to receive treatment and undergo evaluations in the community. It allows for rehospitalization if deemed necessary for the individual's safety or the safety of others.

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