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Pete Davidson resurfaces months after seeking mental health treatment

Pete Davidson resurfaced for the first time in months after seeking psychiatric treatment in July.

The “Saturday Night Live” alum posed for a photo with his pal MGK on Thursday night as they enjoyed a preview of “The Room” at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the LA Clippers' new home arena.

Davidson, 30, wore a red FDNY T-shirt at the event.

Pete Davidson attended a preview event at The Room at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the new home arena of the LA Clippers, on Thursday evening. Virisa Yong/BFA.com/Shutterstock
The comedian resurfaced at the exclusive event in Los Angeles on Thursday night after seeking mental health treatment this summer. Virisa Yong/BFA.com

The T-shirt with the FDNY logo and the words “Fire Dept. of New York” was probably a tribute to his late father.

The comedian's father, Scott Matthew Davidson, served as a firefighter in New York and died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Pete was 7 years old at the time.

The King of Staten Island star appeared to be in great spirits for the outing as he was seen smiling alongside MGK, formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly.

Davidson arrived at Thursday night's event at the Intuit Dome in high spirits with his pal MGK. Virisa Yong/BFA.com
The “SNL” alum wore an FDNY shirt, likely in honor of his late father, who was a firefighter and died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. amyymarie118/Instagram

Pete's rare public appearance comes more than two months after the “Bodies Bodies Bodies” star checked himself into a wellness facility to work on his mental health.

In August, his rep confirmed to Page Six that he was still undergoing treatment despite reports to the contrary.

Davidson had also previously spent time in rehab in June 2023 to help deal with his post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder.

Davidson has been open about his mental health for years. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images
He previously checked himself into a rehab center in 2023 as part of a routine “tune-up,” Page Six learned at the time. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images

“Pete goes to rehab regularly to exercise and get a mental break, and that’s exactly what’s happening,” an insider told Us at the time.

“Anyone who knows Pete knows he will always step in and get help when he knows he needs it.”

The actor has spoken openly about his mental health problems for years.

He revealed to “CBS Sunday Morning” in 2020 that he had extreme suicidal thoughts and was “close” to acting on them.

“Anyone who knows Pete knows that he will always step in and get help when he knows he needs it,” a source told Us. STARTHESTAR / SplashNews.com
Davidson revealed in 2020 that he had suicidal thoughts during his appearance on “CBS Sunday Morning.” GC images

In 2018, he worried fans when he said he “didn't want to be on this earth anymore.”

“I'm doing my best to stay here for you, but I actually don't know how much longer I can keep it up,” he posted on Instagram at the time.

That same year, Pete told Variety that he had been “in and out of mental health facilities” since the age of nine.

In 2018, he revealed that he had been “in and out of mental health facilities” since the age of nine. GC images
Davidson was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder. Getty Images

Despite his difficulties, he felt that the right doctors and medication helped him take a more positive path.

“The last few years have been really hard for me,” he said.

“I took all these mental health classes and really spent a lot of time getting myself better.”

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

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