Amanda Bynes 'gravely disabled' by mental illness
Published: 2013 August 11 07:06:07 (4381 Views)
Amanda Bynes was just placed on an extended, 30-day psychiatric hold after doctors argued that the star is "gravely disabled" by mental illness.
Bynes was set to return to court and try to win her freedom, but doctors said she was not even well enough to leave the hospital to attend today's hearing.
Amanda Bynes was just placed on an extended, 30-day psychiatric hold after doctors argued that the star is "gravely disabled" by mental illness.
Bynes was set to return to court and try to win her freedom, but doctors said she was not even well enough to leave the hospital to attend today's hearing.
Doctors went to a judge who went to the hospital to conduct the emergency hearing, according to TMZ, and the judge granted their request to keep her there.
The actress' 5150 psychiatric hold, which was already extended from 72 hours to two weeks, has now been lengthened for at least the next 30 days.
Taking away someone's freedom is a serious thing, and doctors can only do so if the patient is deemed "gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder."
Amanda's severe mental illness is likely worse than initially believed.
The 27-year-old was hospitalised after setting a driveway on fire in her hometown of Thousand Oaks, and is believed to have schizophrenic tendencies.
Her parents have petitioned that their daughter had become increasingly paranoid in recent months and expressed fears she was being watched by smoke detectors and devices in the dashboard of her car.
"We are deeply concerned that Amanda poses a substantial risk to herself, to others, and to property based on recent events in her life," the filing stated.
The ruling permits Lynn Bynes to control decisions involving the health and finances of her daughter.
It will be in effect until September 30.
The actress did not appear in court, but her court-appointed attorney said Bynes did not think a conservatorship was necessary.
Mr Reiser said his ruling was based on a doctor's evaluation and an investigator's interview of Bynes.
The judge said ruled the actress had a "lack of capacity to give informed consent to medical care".
Richard and Lynn Bynes sat calmly in court and spoke only to acknowledge that they understood the ruling.
In May, Amanda Bynes was arrested for allegedly throwing a marijuana bong from a window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Police had come to the building to investigate a complaint that she had been smoking marijuana in the lobby.
Last year, Bynes was charged in Los Angeles with driving on a suspended licence.
The licence had been suspended after she was charged with driving under the influence and misdemeanour hit-and-run.
It is rare for a judge to grant conservatorship in the case of adults.
Most famously, pop singer Britney Spears was put under conservatorship in 2008 following a personal meltdown and divorce.
Her father and lawyer remain in control of her affairs, even though her singing career has rebounded.
- HG,skynews
Bynes was set to return to court and try to win her freedom, but doctors said she was not even well enough to leave the hospital to attend today's hearing.
Amanda Bynes was just placed on an extended, 30-day psychiatric hold after doctors argued that the star is "gravely disabled" by mental illness.
Bynes was set to return to court and try to win her freedom, but doctors said she was not even well enough to leave the hospital to attend today's hearing.
Doctors went to a judge who went to the hospital to conduct the emergency hearing, according to TMZ, and the judge granted their request to keep her there.
The actress' 5150 psychiatric hold, which was already extended from 72 hours to two weeks, has now been lengthened for at least the next 30 days.
Taking away someone's freedom is a serious thing, and doctors can only do so if the patient is deemed "gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder."
Amanda's severe mental illness is likely worse than initially believed.
The 27-year-old was hospitalised after setting a driveway on fire in her hometown of Thousand Oaks, and is believed to have schizophrenic tendencies.
Her parents have petitioned that their daughter had become increasingly paranoid in recent months and expressed fears she was being watched by smoke detectors and devices in the dashboard of her car.
"We are deeply concerned that Amanda poses a substantial risk to herself, to others, and to property based on recent events in her life," the filing stated.
The ruling permits Lynn Bynes to control decisions involving the health and finances of her daughter.
It will be in effect until September 30.
The actress did not appear in court, but her court-appointed attorney said Bynes did not think a conservatorship was necessary.
Mr Reiser said his ruling was based on a doctor's evaluation and an investigator's interview of Bynes.
The judge said ruled the actress had a "lack of capacity to give informed consent to medical care".
Richard and Lynn Bynes sat calmly in court and spoke only to acknowledge that they understood the ruling.
In May, Amanda Bynes was arrested for allegedly throwing a marijuana bong from a window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Police had come to the building to investigate a complaint that she had been smoking marijuana in the lobby.
Last year, Bynes was charged in Los Angeles with driving on a suspended licence.
The licence had been suspended after she was charged with driving under the influence and misdemeanour hit-and-run.
It is rare for a judge to grant conservatorship in the case of adults.
Most famously, pop singer Britney Spears was put under conservatorship in 2008 following a personal meltdown and divorce.
Her father and lawyer remain in control of her affairs, even though her singing career has rebounded.
- HG,skynews
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