A Review of Treatment Failures Presented in <italic>Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care</italic>.

<italic>Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care</italic> explores the complex battle over involuntary hospitalization for mental illness. This article aims to explore the flaws of involuntary commitment as the authors presented in their book and seeks to foster a discussion that will improve the lives of the mentally ill. This discussion includes the negative experiences of patients, some of the legal issues surrounding involuntary care, and some issues with the process of commitment that were presented in the book. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]