Actress Hayden Panettiere is seeking treatment again for the postpartum depression she has talked openly about since the birth of her daughter.
The star asked her fans to "wish me luck" as she revealed the news on Twitter and Instagram.
Panettiere, 26, gave birth to Kaya, her first child with professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko in December 2014.
In a statement she said: "The postpartum depression I have been experiencing has impacted every aspect of my life.
"Rather than stay stuck due to unhealthy coping mechanisms I have chosen to take time to reflect holistically on my health and life. Wish me luck!"
Her announcement came after US television network ABC announced her series Nashville was being cancelled after four seasons.
Last October a spokeswoman for Panettiere confirmed she was voluntarily seeking professional help at a treatment centre.
It came after she said in an interview that the condition needs to be talked about more.
"Women need to know that they're not alone, and that it does heal," she told Live! With Kelly and Michael, a WABC-TV talk show.
She said there was a misconception that postpartum depression is a made-up condition.
"It's something that's completely uncontrollable," the New York-born actress said.
"It's really painful and it's really scary and women need a lot of support."
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