"Grey's" Star Checked In to UCLA Psych Ward

TMZ has learned actor Justin Chambers, Dr. Alex Karev on "Grey's Anatomy," checked himself in to the psych ward at UCLA Medical Center this week. Yes, it's the same place ...

Chambers' rep confirmed to TMZ that star checked in on Monday and checked out yesterday.

The rep claims Chambers, a married father of five, was "exhausted and suffers from a sleeping disorder. He went in voluntarily to get some help."

Chambers was in the same ward where Britney is being treated.

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46. I remember when things like this use to be kept private.

Posted at 9:01PM on Feb 1st 2008 by AlwaysHungry

47. Who ever said happy that people in Hollywood are coming out w/mental problems. Being bipolar is nothing to be ashamed of and never should be.People with addictive personalities become to many different things alcohol ~drugs~gambling~sex and celebrities ect... Hope all that need help receive it.

Posted at 6:30PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Kpolycronopolis

48. WOW this is gonna become the cool thing to do first it was rehab now psych ward. WOOOO go crazy people!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:50PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Marisa

49. If someone goes to the doctor for a check-up, eats healthfully & takes care of themselves, we tend to think very positively about that person practicing preventative health care.

So, if someone is having any kind of HUMAN emotional issues/exhaustion whatever -- and seeks some help so that they can STAY SANE -- wow, can that stigma get attached any more quickly??

MORE PEOPLE ought to the time to get themselves together so that whatever is ailing them does not escalate out of control.

Good for Justin -- now leave him the F alone!!!

Posted at 6:41PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Brendan

50. Alimiel57-- Why don't you learn how to spell? Good grief, I could hardly understand a thing you wrote with all the spelling errors. Its not exactly HARD to find a job. Most fast food joints always have a position open. If you're gonna sit around doing nothing and collecting welfare (which MY tax dollars pay for by the way---you're welcome) you might as well read a dictionary.

Posted at 6:41PM on Jan 31st 2008 by SF49erFan4Ever

51. #36 -- MORON -- it will be NEWS to Eric Dane AND to Mrs. Chambers and to Justin Chambers to find out that he is married to Rebecca Gayheart. Check your facts b/f you make an @$$ of yourself the next time. Sheesh!

Posted at 6:44PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Kathie

52. Y'all need to endure the stress of success then perhaps you won't be so quick to throw stones. Fact is, someone who will voluntarily check themselves in is making a smart move when facing insurmountable pressure. Justin may have saved himself a lot of misery. It's claimed in this story that he suffers from a sleep disorder. Most of the readers here have heard of this but how many of you have had intractible insomnia? How many have gone 5 days w/o sleep? Imagine it if you can. It is awful and leads to psychosis. You definitely don't want to go there. I for one have a greater respect now for Justin because of his obvious self respect. I wish the same kind of common sense for the bad news girls on TMZ. I won't hold my breath!!

Posted at 6:46PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Willy

53. If I read it right, it say's he checked in on Monday and was out on Tuesday. Brit went last night which was Wednesday.
Can we say FIRST! He was there before Britney. No one knew the package was coming except those in the know. I doubt
if he was one of them. Besides, his is sleep problem. Glad he is getting help. Brit is not in the mood to meet anybody!
Watch that flying plate .....Just say in.......

Posted at 6:48PM on Jan 31st 2008 by VS

54. Good for him for taking care of himself unlike that Spears idiot.

Posted at 6:59PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Sir Nigel Buttercrumpett

55.

HOPE YOU'RE FEELING BETTER JUSTIN!


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Posted at 9:33PM on Jan 31st 2008 by SAVEGREYS

56. #26 and #37: Good points, actually! Had forgotten about the strike....

Posted at 6:53PM on Jan 31st 2008 by annie2

57. He's the real hotty on the show!!! I LOVE me some Alex!

Take care Justin, get lots of rest! Take a vaycay with your beautiful wife - leave the kids home for a week, they'll be fine.

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 31st 2008 by McYummy

58.
I missed the headline. He's do damn good looking.
O.K. I'll grow a conscience.
I hope he worked out his problems and I wish him and his family the best.


Posted at 6:53PM on Jan 31st 2008 by TorontoGirl

59. right on kathie

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 31st 2008 by me

60. Why are people ragging him for getting help - when he obviously needs it but the same people are ragging Britney for NOT getting help?

The dude obviously is in bad shape, otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to a psych ward. Who the hell would go there unless they were in dire straits?

I am glad he is pro-active and have the initiative to go help. Insomnia is horrible. It can make you go crazy. It's something very serious and not anything to joke about.

Posted at 7:02PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Dutch

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