Application by a psychiatrist at McMaster Children's Hospital for an order committing a 16-year-old child with severe eating disorder and multiple mental health conditions to a secure treatment program at Syl Apps Youth Centre for 180 days.
The child opposed the application.
The court found that all six statutory criteria under section 164(1) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act were met: the child had a mental disorder; had caused serious bodily harm to herself within 45 days preceding the application; had threatened serious bodily harm within 12 months; the secure treatment program would be effective; appropriate treatment was available; and no less restrictive method was appropriate.
The court granted the application for a 180-day commitment.
