Which of the following is NOT a reason for a 5150 hold?

A 5150 hold allows law enforcement or designated mental health professionals to detain an individual for psychiatric evaluation if they are deemed to be a danger to themselves, a danger to others, or gravely disabled. These criteria are specifically focused on immediate mental health concerns rather than physical health or chronic medical conditions.

A chronic medical condition does not fit into the parameters established for a 5150 hold because it does not inherently suggest that an individual poses a risk to themselves or others nor indicate a lack of ability to care for themselves due to a mental health crisis. The other options—danger to self, danger to others, and gravely disabled—reflect serious mental health issues that require intervention, while a chronic medical condition, although potentially serious, does not meet these criteria. Thus, recognizing chronic medical conditions as not an appropriate reason for a 5150 hold is essential in distinguishing between mental health emergencies and physical health issues.