Locklear seeks treatment for depression

Actress ‘entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment’

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June 26: Heather Locklear has checked herself into a medical facility for anxiety and depression. Sarah Iven from OK magazine and Dr. Gail Saltz discuss the star's condition.

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updated 4:01 p.m. ET June 24, 2008

NEW YORK - Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression.

“Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression,” publicist Sarah Fuller said Tuesday in a statement. “She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment. This is a confidential medical matter and no further statement will be released.”

People magazine’s Web site reported Tuesday that the 46-year-old actress checked into a facility in Arizona.

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Locklear’s divorce from Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was finalized in April 2007. They have a daughter, Ava Elizabeth. Locklear is reportedly dating former “Melrose Place” co-star Jack Wagner.

Locklear’s TV credits include “T.J. Hooker,” “Dynasty” and “Spin City,” and her film roles include “The Perfect Man” and “Uptown Girls.”