Amanda Bynes Calls 911 On Herself After Being Found In The Street Naked
Let’s all send some love and positivity to Amanda Bynes, because it looks like she needs it. She was found wandering the streets in Los Angeles completely naked, and by herself. Amanda then reportedly waved a car down and told the driver that she was coming down from a psychotic episode. She then called 911 on herself.
Amanda was then was taken to a police station nearby, and a mental health team found that she needed to be placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold. In case you don’t know, a 5150 allows an adult who is experiencing a mental health crisis to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. This comes after an evaluation that they could be a danger to themselves, others, or are gravely disabled. What would happen to her next, is that after that 72 hours, that could be extended to a 14-day hold if she’s still a danger.
Bynes didn’t appear to be physically hurt which is good. She had battled mental health problems for a while, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Back in 2013, she was placed under a conservatorship which was lifted almost one year ago to the day.
Amanda had appeared to be doing well as of late. She recently had told people that she was on her way to becoming a certified nail technician. She had previously attended school to become a fashion designer after deciding to no longer act.
Such a sad story. But it’s great that she was able to recognize that she was in trouble and ask for help.
NOTE: If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, here are some resources for you.
In Massachusetts – The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is available 24/7, 365 days per year and is available for all residents of Massachusetts. Call or text 833-773-2445. See more specific areas in Massachusetts below.
In other areas – Call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room. Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988; Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español)
Use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only) The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.