Mischa Barton on Psychiatric Hold

by Elizabeth Fairview | July 17th, 2009

Mischa Barton is pulling a Britney. (Paper Street Images)

Only hours before she was scheduled to fly to New York for the premiere of her movie, Homecoming, Mischa Barton was hauled off by police and placed under involuntary psychiatric care. Barton was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was placed under 5150 hold – meaning authorities think Barton presents a danger to herself or others.

There is no word on exactly why police chose to admit Barton, but it is believed that Barton may have made a 911 call, which brought them to her residence.

Barton's rep told People, "Police were involved due to Ms. Barton's celebrity status to safely transfer her to medical treatment as per doctor's orders." The rep said Barton was now "OK" and "resting.

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