Amanda Bynes’ struggles with mental illness and addiction have been well-documented over the years, and sadly, it looks like the troubled actress has taken another turn.
According to a new report from TMZ, Bynes has been placed on 5150 psychiatric hold after she was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles naked over the weekend.
One witness told the outlet that Amanda was driving the car early Sunday morning and told the driver she was coming down from a psychiatric episode.
He was taken to a nearby police station, where he was evaluated by a mental health team and placed under psych.
In a sad ironic coincidence, it was a year ago this week that the judge ordered the end of Bynes’ conservatorship.
The former child star has been under the guardianship of her parents for the past eight years.
Insiders say that Amanda is currently hospitalized, but hopefully it won’t happen for much longer.
Most psychiatric detentions last only 72 hours, but can be extended if a court-appointed psychiatrist determines that the patient presents a risk to himself or others.
Amanda came out of this latest incident unscathed, but she reportedly wandered into a neighborhood with a very high crime rate.
His medical team may feel that he is not going to be so lucky, so he should be taken in for further evaluation.
Amanda first started showing signs of mental illness in 2013.
The actress has engaged in unruly behavior that includes disturbing social media posts and an incident where she set fire to her neighbor’s driveway.
Bynes’ parents became legal guardians for the next eight years, thanks to the same conservatorship that restricted Britney Spears’ freedom.
The important difference, of course, is that Bynes’ mother and father have her best interests at heart, and they supported their daughter when she successfully campaigned for her freedom last year.
Amanda looked great in the months after the conservatorship was over.
Sunday’s incident reportedly shocked everyone, including his parents, who felt the 36-year-old had experienced a calm and stable period in his life.
It’s unclear what action will be taken after Amanda is released from the hospital, but her parents hope to work with mental health professionals to make sure she gets the best possible care.
We will have more updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.