Jessica Marais has checked into a private mental health facility in Sydney to focus on ‘a number of urgent health issues,’ it has been reported.
The Sunday Telegraph claims The Wrong Girl star, 33, is seeking treatment at Bronte’s The Sydney Clinic and has been there for two weeks.
It comes after Jessica pulled out of Sunday’s Logies, ‘due to her health.’
Jessica Marais checks into a Sydney mental health facility to focus on ‘a number of urgent health issues’… after announcing she’s skipping the Logies
The Sunday Telegraph claims while in treatment, the blonde attends daily counselling sessions, while nurses and psychiatrists and psychologists are at hand at the facility.
The publication claims a source said that the mother-of-one is doing a detox and inner health program, with inpatient programs averaging $25,000 for a month.
Jessica reportedly is making ‘good progress’ with her treatment and has been allowed to leave the facility for runs and a yoga session.
Claims: The publication claims a source said that the mother-of-one is doing a detox and inner health program, with inpatient programs averaging $25,000 for a month
Former AFL star Ben Cousins has also sought treatment at the facility.
On Wednesday, News Corp reported that Jessica had pulled out of the Logies due to health concerns.
A statement provided to the publication by Jessica’s management read: ‘It is with much disappointment that we advise Jessica Marais is unable to attend the TV Week Logie Awards due to her health.’
‘It is with much disappointment’: On Wednesday, News Corp reported that Jessica had pulled out of the Logies due to health concerns (pictured in 2016)
The statement continued: ‘Jess is naturally disappointed, is grateful to TV Week and all the viewers who have nominated her for the awards this year and wishes all the nominees and her friends a great celebration on Sunday night.’
Jessica is in the running for the Gold Logie alongside Amanda Keller, Andrew Winter, Grant Denyer, Rodger Corser and Tracy Grimshaw.
She is also vying for the Silver Most Popular Actress gong, going up against Asher Keddie, Celia Pacquola, Deborah Mailman and Julia Morris.
Accolades: Jessica is in the running for the Gold Logie and vying for the Silver Most Popular Actress gong
She is no stranger to Australian TV’s night of nights, having been nominated for seven Logies.
The blonde bombshell won the Most Popular New Female Talent and Most Outstanding New Talent statues in 2006 as well as the Most Popular Actress gong in 2016.
Speaking candidly with TV Week recently, Jessica reflected on her battle with bipolar disorder.
‘I just think it’s important to talk about depression,’ she said.
‘It’s nothing to be ashamed of’: Speaking candidly with TV Week recently, Jessica reflected on her battle with bipolar disorder
‘It’s nothing to be ashamed of. And the more we talk about it as a community, the more we can remove the stigma.’
Jessica first revealed her mental health struggle in an interview with The Australian Women’s Weekly in 2014.
‘There’s a history of bipolar in my family and I was diagnosed, at one point, with bipolar,’ she said at the time.
‘I have developed ways to talk myself down from any ledges I find myself on.
‘There’s probably one day a month when I am an absolute mess.’
Former flame: Jessica is currently in a relationship with Jake Holly. She also shares a daughter, Scout, with Home And Away star James Stewart (pictured)
Jessica is currently in a relationship with Jake Holly.
She also shares a daughter, Scout, with Home And Away star James Stewart.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Jessica’s management for comment, in relation to this story.