Navigate the critical complexities of civil commitment in eating disorder treatment. This essential guide offers mental health professionals and students in India a balanced, evidence-based perspective on involuntary hospitalization for anorexia and other eating disorders. It synthesizes crucial empirical data and ethical viewpoints, illuminating the nuanced roles of persuasion and coercion in patient recovery. Gain practical insights to confidently apply civil commitment principles, fostering compassionate care and effective treatment strategies. A must-read for understanding patient experiences and optimizing recovery pathways in challenging mental health contexts.