Amanda Bynes has been released from the psychiatric facility two weeks after being admitted, according to a report. The actress checked out Friday night, and was given a plan for her to follow to ensure she stays on top of her recovery, sources told TMZ.
Doctors felt that the Nickelodeon alum, who lives with bipolar disorder, has made notable progress during her stint at the hospital, and will now resume living independently, the outlet adds. A medical professional will be checking in on Bynes daily to ensure she is keeping up with her recovery plan.
The “She’s The Man” star’s psychiatric hold was extended last week after her loved ones remained worried about her safety and well-being. After completing the mandatory 72-hour hold, doctors extended her stay by another full week.
Her family was to be growing more concerned about her repeated episodes, with TMZ reporting that the 37-year-old called the cops to help herself.
She was detained by police and taken into custody for a mental health evaluation. A mental health expert then determined that she needed to be placed on a 5150 hold. This is the second time the actress had been placed on a psychiatric hold this year. In March, Bynes was found roaming the streets of LA naked.
An eyewitness told the outlet she flagged down a car and told the driver that she was coming down from a psychiatric episode before calling the police.
At the time, sources told TMZ that Bynes had likely been living “on the streets for days.”
She was allegedly “off her meds” during the psychiatric episode, according to the former child star’s ex-fiancé, Paul Michael, who split from Bynes in July 2022.
Bynes was hospitalized for nearly three weeks before starting outpatient treatment.
Sources at the time claimed that Bynes wasn’t being “forced to stay” at the facility but didn’t feel “ready to leave” just yet.
She was eventually released in April. Bynes, who struggles with substance abuse and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, was freed from an eight-year conservatorship in March 2022. The court determined the legal arrangement was “no longer required.”
In other news – Prince William and Prince Harry come together to honor their late mother during the award ceremony
Prince William, 41, and Prince Harry, 38, united over a cause related to their late mom Princess Diana amidst their ongoing rift. The estranged siblings both appeared virtually at the 2023 Diana Awards on Friday, June 30, and celebrated the new winners of the award that’s been bestowed in Diana’s honor every year since 1999. William, 41, opened the ceremony with a video message where he praised “the achievements of these successful young people.” He also said that the Diana Award “is a reminder that when we invest in young people, when we provide them with the tools and opportunities to make a difference, they can truly change the world.”
William mentioned his late mom — who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997 — as he continued his speech. He said, “A belief shared by my mother, and one I am proud to continue in her name. To all the award recipients, I extend my heartfelt congratulations. Your accomplishments are a testament to your passion and commitment to creating positive change.” Read More
