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Amanda Bynes' stay at the psychiatric care will reportedly be extended after she was found 'walking naked'.
The 36-year-old actress was said to have been seen walking near downtown Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday morning.
She is understood to have flagged a passing car and told the driver that she was "coming down from a psychotic episode", before calling 911 for herself.
She was later placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold after being taken to a police station.
A 5150 is a legal action from the CA Welfare and Institutions Code which allows a qualified officer to confine someone against their will for 72 hours, though this can be extended.
Amanda Bynes 'on psychiatric hold' after 'seeking help while naked in street'
And now, it has been reported that the star has started to make improvements but will most likely be committed for at least another week.
Amanda's stay at the facility has been extended (Amanda Bynes/Instagram)
She was reportedly found roaming the streets naked (PA Archive/Press Association Ima)Sources close to the star say she might have been living on the streets for several days before she was found on March 19.
According to TMZ, her car was towed from Long Beach and she likely hitchhiked or took public transport to travel.
The sources claimed her parents don't have any plans on bringing back the conservatorship.
Mirror have contacted her reps for comment.
The situation comes after the She's The Man star had to pull out of the All That reunion as she had an "unknown illness".
She was meant to appear at 90s Con last weekend but had to cancel last minute according to That's 4 Entertainment.
The actor's parents don't want to put her under conservatorship again (WireImage)The event would have been Amanda's first public appearance since the end of her eight-year conservatorship.
She was placed under a conservatorship in 2013 when she was struggling with her mental health.
After she regained her personal freedom, she released a statement via her lawyer David A. Esquibias.
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"In the last several years, I have been working hard to improve my health so that I can live and work independently, and I will continue to prioritise my well-being in this next chapter," the statement read.
"I am excited about my upcoming endeavours — including my fragrance line — and look forward to sharing more when I can."
*If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email [email protected]