The finding of mental illness (Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [c]; [6] [a]) is supported by clear and convincing evidence. In particular, the court-appointed psychologist, who interviewed and tested respondent, reviewed records spanning 11 years from medical providers, mental health and other service providers and foster care agencies, and found, in addition to mental illness, significant cognitive impairments, poor insight and a poor prognosis (see Matter of Robert...
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