“A higher level of care is needed,” the psychiatrist wrote.
Liam Payne, former member of the boy band One Direction, died on October 16, 2024 after falling from the 3rd floor balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As is now reported, his psychiatrist stopped therapy just a few weeks before his death. The reason: He needs a “higher level of care” than she can offer him.
She was no longer up to the task
In a letter filed in court in Argentina, Payne’s therapist told the British singer in September that she could no longer provide him with psychiatric care, TMZ reports. The psychiatrist writes that “after careful consideration and evaluation,” she decided to discontinue Liam Payne’s treatment. However, she strongly advised him to continue a treatment plan. This plan would include taking medication only in the prescribed form, avoiding heavy alcohol consumption while taking medication, weekly therapy, meeting with a primary care doctor, and further testing.
She provided a list of doctors and rehab centers that she thought could better help the singer. She also asserted that in order to deal with his problems, it is important to speak to a therapist in order to “process his depression and trauma.”
“I thank you for your understanding and wish you the very best as you continue your journey to mental health and wellbeing,” she added.
“I definitely don’t need these things anymore. “The party’s over.”
Payne spoke publicly about his addiction problems back in July 2023. At the time, he had spent 100 days in rehab. In a video update, Payne proudly announced that he had been sober for 6 months. He describes how he had to take some time off because he no longer recognized himself. At the time, he had clear ideas about his consumer behavior: “I definitely don’t need these things anymore. The party’s over.” In the video description he wrote: “Wow, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Thank you for standing by me 🖤”
Just over a year later, the singer fell to his death in Argentina. Payne previously suffered a massive relapse. At the time of his death, cocaine, alcohol and an antidepressant were found in his system.