Kelley Wolf Explains She Was Placed Under Involuntary Psychiatric Hold

New Orleans star Kelley Wolf has finally spoken out about being placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold. The incident, some of which was caught on video and posted to social media, has prompted a wide-ranging discussion about such mental health interventions and the gray areas that surround emergency detentions.

Shortly shy of a fortnight since the video was leaked, Kelley detailed her time living in it in a now-deleted Instagram post that was shared on June 23, sharing more of what she says happened to her, which she claims was a traumatic experience. "No mental illness. No addictions," she candidly wrote. "ust a woman who SURVIVED an involuntary 5150 and went on a 1st DATE 2-night. So nervous! OMG!"

Kelley had referred to California's infamous 5150 code, which allows police to hold an individual against their will for 72 hours if that person is a threat to themselves or others, but later clarified the event took place in Utah, not California. She thought she was improperly detained under a policy meant for acute psychiatric emergencies.

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Kelley said the facility she was escorted to where "looked more like a prison than a hospital," highlighting the mental and emotional impact of the ordeal. Video footage she shared depicted her being handcuffed by authorities, and the scene spurred expressions of support and concern from fans and mental health advocates. However, police have provided little information. Kelley was not arrested but "taken to a local hospital for some help," said Sgt. Raymond Ormond of the Utah County Sheriff's Office. She was transported there after being briefly held at the Sundance Resort in Utah.

The episode has spotlighted the challenges of emergency mental health procedures. In Utah and in many other states, it's possible to involuntarily hold people who are a threat, even without a diagnosis of mental illness. Kelley's case also raises questions about how these interventions are judged in court and whether personal autonomy is fully honored when individuals are in personal crisis.

And even after the ordeal, Kelley's tone was one of resilience. On a first date mere days after the incident, she indicated she wanted to re-establish normalcy and control over her story. For many people, her story is about dignity, misunderstanding, and the desperate need for compassionate reform within systems that seek to respond to mental health crises.