Perez Hilton Enters Treatment After Self-Harm Incident
Perez Hilton has entered a residential mental health treatment program after weeks of hospital care following a suicide attempt last month, his family announced Monday.
- Several more weeks of residential treatment are expected, possibly longer.
- He has no phone or laptop access; family contact remains limited.
- His three children are currently in their grandmother Teresita's care.
- The family denied reports he lost memory or asked to see Katy Perry.
Why it matters: The family statement addressed both his condition and public reaction. They called comments wishing him dead 'deeply disturbing,' and said three children nearly lost their father.
- The family notes September is Suicide Prevention Month and listed the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
How 7 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 2 sources: The center focuses on the family's full statement, including debunked rumors, the children's wellbeing, and the response to hostile online comments.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right presents the family's update on his treatment status and limited contact, framing it as a developing health story.
What’s next: His treatment team will determine how long he stays in residential care.
- What specific treatment approaches is he receiving, and what will his reintegration look like after residential care ends?