Reprecussions of commitment (voluntary/ involuntary)?

[nobody man]

About a year ago I was voluntarily committed to a psych facility for 2 and a half months. One thing I've always wondered about since my release was what are the consequences of that commitment? The only thing I do know is that I can't buy a gun (in the USA) for 5 years from my release. I don't remember where I learned that.

In short, does anyone know the consequences of a voluntary or involuntary commitment?
Does it show up on a background check?
If it does, how long does it stay on there?

IDK. Thanks.

 

[total eclipse]

I do believe that your mental status does stay on your records as does any medical problems for life Just that no one should have accessibility to it unless you sign a release form. I suppose any government agency would have that ability to get in and see your records Hard one to know what to do because without help you will deteriorate I would go to a private doctor or therapist so your records would be kept that way