Amanda Bynes is prioritizing getting the help she needs. More than a month after the 37-year-old was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold, she’s opting to keep the inpatient care going.
Sunday, a source with inside knowledge told TMZ that the She’s the Man star chose to check herself into a new mental health treatment center in Orange County, California not long after she was released from her June psychiatric hold. Related: Why Amanda Feels ‘Sad And Isolated’ Amid Recovery If you remember, LAPD was called to a local residence about a woman “in distress” last month.
When they arrived, the woman was discovered to be Bynes, who was “intercepted” by officers. At the time, eyewitnesses claimed she appeared calm and cooperative while dealing with the cops, but ultimately looked “defeated.” Law enforcement reportedly believed she needed extra assistance, so they took her to the police station for a medical evaluation, where it was determined she required more intensive medical attention.
So, they placed her on a 5150 psychiatric hold. As a refresher, a 5150 hold can be deemed necessary for a patient by law for up to 72 hours.
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