Although this nondispositional order is not appealable as of right (see Family Ct Act § 1112 [a]), the finding that the mother is mentally ill within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b constitutes a permanent and significant stigma that might impact her status in future proceedings (see Matter of Nekia C. [Kevin E.C. — Laurel S.McC.],
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