Mischa Barton's friends fear for her health

Mischa Barton's friends fear for her health

Mischa Barton's friends fear her partying could jeopardise her
rehabilitation and health.
The former 'O.C.' actress - who was placed under involuntary psychiatric
hold at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last month - has infuriated
her close pals by partying at the All Points West music festival in New York
just days after her release from hospital.
Family friend Eric Ziegenbein told Heat magazine: "It's scary to see her out
right after she's received treatment. When I found out she'd been partying
again, I was shocked. I thought she would chill out for a bit.
"The fact she was out right away proves she's not taking things seriously
enough. It was like a big 'f**k you.' She's too proud and independent
sometimes."
The 23-year-old starlet spent two weeks under a 5150 hold - which allows
people to be forcibly held if they are deemed a danger to themselves or
others, are gravely disabled or have a mental disorder - after friends
became concerned she was suicidal.
It has been alleged the actress' drink and drug use was affecting her career
and personal.
Another friend, Suzanne Coppin, is frustrated Mischa isn't listening to the
advice of loved ones and is trying to deal with her problems alone.
She explained: "She has a support group, but it's obvious she's ignoring
them. I'm disappointed she's not taking advice and is still doing her own
thing."
This is not the first time the actress's friends have voiced concerns about
her wellbeing.
Earlier this month, they openly expressed their fears she had returned to
work on her new TV series 'The Beautiful Life' too soon after leaving
hospital.
One said: "There still are issues. Mischa's just not herself at all. I think
she's gone back to work too soon."