After TikTok self‑harm shock, Perez Hilton walks into rehab

** Enters Residential Treatment Program After Hospitalization**, 48, entered a residential treatment program on Monday, September 14, following more than a month in the hospital after a disturbing livestream that raised concerns of a possible suicide attempt.

His family released a statement on Hilton’s website confirming the move and detailing his current condition. The statement also addressed several false reports circulating about his health.

The livestream began on August 4, when Hilton appeared to perform dangerous acts of self‑harm on TikTok. Miami‑Dade police responded to calls “regarding an individual who was live‑streaming acts of self‑harm on social media” and were dispatched to his home for a “possible suicide” attempt.

After the incident, Hilton spent weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for physical injuries before moving into the residential program.

In the new statement, Hilton’s family said: “After weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for his physical injuries,

Perez entered a residential treatment program where he can focus fully on his mental health and recovery.” They added that he “is expected to remain in residential treatment for several more weeks, potentially longer, depending on what his treatment team believes is best for his recovery.” The family also noted that Hilton has no access to his phone or laptop and that contact with family and close friends remains limited so he can focus on his health.

## Background & Context

The incident that led to Hilton’s hospitalization was first reported on August 4 when the blogger streamed what appeared to be self‑harm actions on TikTok. Police confirmed that they responded to calls about a “possible suicide” attempt at Hilton’s residence in Miami.

Following the event, he was admitted to a hospital where he received treatment for physical injuries sustained during the livestream.

During his hospitalization, family and medical staff focused on stabilizing Hilton’s physical condition. Weeks later, the family announced that he had progressed enough to enter a residential treatment program aimed at addressing his mental health needs.

This step follows an intensive period of medical care and is intended to allow Hilton to concentrate fully on recovery.

## What People Are Saying

Hilton’s family used the statement to correct several rumors that had circulated about his condition. They wrote: “To be clear, Perez has not lost ten years of his memory, does not believe it’s 2016 and is not confused about where he is.

He is lucid and communicates clearly with his family.” The statement also clarified that he “does not have stitches and is not covered in gauze” and that “no family member, and no one authorized to speak on Perez’s behalf, provided these false claims.”

The family also highlighted the emotional impact of the episode on his children.

They confirmed that his three children “remain together, safe and doing well in the care of their grandmother.” While expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love, kindness and well wishes, they acknowledged receiving some disturbing comments from people wishing “Perez had succeeded in taking his own life.”

In closing, the statement emphasized that “Perez is alive, he’s getting help and he’s surrounded by people who want to see him healthy and happy again.” It reminded readers that “right now, those are the things that matter most.”

## What Happens Next

Hilton will remain in residential treatment for several weeks, with the possibility of a longer stay if his treatment team deems it necessary. During this period he will not have access to a phone or laptop and will maintain limited contact with family and friends to preserve focus on recovery.

His caregivers and medical staff will continue to assess his progress and adjust the treatment plan as required.

The family’s priority remains his health and the well‑being of his children, who are under the care of their grandmother. They have reiterated that “there is nothing funny or entertaining about that” and that they are focused on helping Hilton become healthy and happy again.

The statement concludes by inviting anyone in crisis to seek help .org website.