The finding of mental illness within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b (6) (a) is supported by clear and convincing evidence. Petitioner's psychiatric expert established that respondent suffers from a serious and longstanding schizoaffective disorder and depression, involving, inter alia, disordered thought processes, lack of empathy, impaired judgment, and auditory, visual and somatic hallucinations, and requiring repeated hospitalization, rendering...
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