Hollywood Actress Tackle Bipolar Disorder

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has sought further help for bipolar disorder in what her publicist called a "pro-active" move to take care of her health.
It is the second known trip to a health care facility for the British actress since 2011.

That is when news first broke she suffers from bipolar II disorder, a milder form of the illness that is marked by sharp mood swings and erratic behaviour.

Her publicist Cece Yorke said: "Catherine has pro-actively checked into a health care facility.

"Catherine has said that she is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner."

The actress with husband Michael Douglas last week

The Welsh star, who won an Oscar for her role in the 2002 musical Chicago, underwent treatment two years ago after her husband, actor Michael Douglas, developed throat cancer.

Aides said it was to help her deal with the stress of coping with his illness and treatment, which was successful.

No specific reason was given for the 43-year-old's decision to seek help this time.

Bipolar II is marked by "less manic moods but more depressive episodes" than bipolar disorder, according to medical experts.

It can be treated with medication or therapy.

Zeta-Jones was last seen at the cinema in February in the crime thriller Side Effects, which received warm critical acclaim.