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Taylor Frankie Paul has spoken publicly for the first time about her recent stay in a rehab facility, saying she needed a mental health "reset."
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 32, addressed the issue in a series of Instagram Stories on July 5. "Yes I seeked help at a facility," she wrote over one clip. "I knew that I was in a spot to take a step back and be like, 'OK, we need to reset.'"
She emphasized that rehab isn't only for substance abuse, explaining her priority was to decompress and focus on her mental health. "But facilities are not for just substance. There are a list of reasons why people go into that. Number one priority was just a reset for my mental health, and to get away, decompress, whether it's one day, whether it's seven, whether it's 30. I willingly did that."
Paul admitted she had hoped to keep the stay private but felt compelled to speak after critics used it against her. "It kind of bums me out that [it was] weaponized against me actually doing the right thing of noticing I needed extra help," she said. She added that she has since found an antidepressant that works for her, though she wants more time before sharing details.
Sources confirmed her rehab stay was voluntary and recommended by her doctor. She has since been cleared and left the facility, with her focus remaining on her children and ongoing mental health work.
Her openness comes during a turbulent period. Paul is in a custody battle with ex‑boyfriend Dakota Mortensen over their 2‑year‑old son, Ever. In February, both accused each other of assault, leading to temporary protective orders. Mortensen was granted custody earlier this year, though a judge recently allowed Paul unsupervised visits on alternating weekends and one midweek day.
Meanwhile, her ex‑husband Tate Paul sought a restraining order in June while requesting custody of their two older children, Indy, 8, and Ocean, 6. The request was denied, though Tate asked the court to reconsider.
Paul acknowledged the strain of these legal battles but insisted seeking help was the right choice. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with noticing you need extra support and seeking it," she said. She also noted that mental health should remain private, adding, "I don't think everyone should have access to that."
Despite the challenges, Paul told followers she looks forward to sharing more about how the rehab stay benefited her.
