Comedian Pete Davidson checked into wellness center to focus on mental health: Report

Following an announcement that he was stepping away from the stage and canceling dates in the midst a stand-up tour, comedian Pete Davidson checked into a wellness facility in July to focus on his mental health, US Weekly is reporting.

Last week it was reported that Davidson, 30, had checked himself out of the facility, but a source told the publication: “Pete remains in his treatment program and would appreciate privacy at this time while he focuses on bettering his mental health.”
With a history of time spent in rehab facilities, Davidson entered treatment in June of last year to deal with issues related to PTSD and borderline personality disorder, the report said.

During a set earlier in the month, Davidson claimed that while rehab had helped him quit some substances, he didn’t believe he was ready yet to cease smoking marijuana, the report said.

Davidson has been open about his mental health issues over the last several years and even shared advice with viewers during a 2017 episode of Saturday Night Live.
As some of you know, I was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, a form of depression,” Davidson said.

“First of all, if you think you’re depressed, see a doctor and talk with him about medication and also, be healthy. Eating right and exercise can make a huge difference.”

It was announced earlier this month that Staten Island’s own Colin Jost will replace Davidson at an upcoming comedy show in upstate New York.
The “Weekend Update” anchor will perform at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester on Sept. 13. Jost will take over the 7:30 p.m. time slot at the Rochester Fringe Festival that was originally set to be headlined by Davidson.