Catherine Zeta-Jones Treated for Mental Health Issues

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones checked into a mental health facility to deal with bipolar disorder last week. She has stayed by husband Michael Douglas’ side during his fight with cancer and has now sought help for herself.
“After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II disorder,” Zeta-Jones’ rep said in a statement. “She’s feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films.”
Zeta-Jones, 41, spent about five days in the unidentified facility, a friend of the actress says.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by elevated or irritable moods alternating with periods of depression. The disorder affects about 6 million Americans, and the episodes can be triggered by major stress or life changes.
“There’s no question it’s been a stressful year,” the friend says. “Catherine has had to deal with Michael’s illness and that’s been hard. She went in for a few days because she’s about to start working, and wanted to make sure she’s in top form, which she is.”
Her husband, Michael Douglas, announced in January that after a “wild six-month ride” of chemotherapy and radiation, he had been declared cancer-free.
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