Perez Hilton has entered a residential treatment program more than a month after being hospitalized, according to a statement his family shared on September 14. The celebrity blogger, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, was hospitalized following an August 4 livestream in which he appeared to self-harm. His family says he spent weeks in the hospital recovering from physical injuries and is now focusing fully on his mental health.
The family also addressed rumors head-on, denying reports about memory loss, confusion, or remarks about Katy Perry. They say he is lucid, communicates clearly, and is expected to remain in treatment for several more weeks. Hilton currently has no phone or laptop access, and contact with family and friends is limited while he focuses on recovery.
His three children remain together and in the care of their grandmother, and the family says they are safe. The statement expressed gratitude for the support while condemning comments from people wishing he had died. If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out. Help is out there, and no one has to walk through it alone. How do you think we should talk about mental health in the age of social media?
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