Teresa Giudice Publicly Addresses Daughter's Mental Health Struggles
Teresa Giudice issues public statement about daughter Milania's mental health challenges.
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Milania Giudice Mental Health Crisis
University of Tampa student Milania Giudice, daughter of Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice, experienced a mental health crisis at Tampa International Airport on September 23, 2026. The incident followed her May arrest on assault charges and the July death of close friend Victoria Zardoya. Police noted she was in Baker Act crisis care and experiencing suicidal thoughts. Teresa Giudice issued a public statement requesting privacy and acknowledging her daughter's psychological trauma.
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Teresa Giudice issues public statement regarding daughter's mental health struggles
On September 28, 2026, Teresa Giudice released a lengthy statement on Instagram addressing her daughter Milania's recent legal and mental health struggles. In the statement, she acknowledged that Milania had experienced significant psychological trauma following the loss of two close friends, described Milania as deserving compassion and privacy, and asked the media and public to respect her family's privacy during this difficult time.
Milania Giudice recently released from mental health crisis facility
Police bodycam footage revealed that Milania Giudice had recently been in a Baker Act facility, a Florida emergency mental health examination facility where individuals in crisis can be held for up to 72 hours. Officers noted she was considered a danger to herself and that the family was attempting to get her to a rehab facility.
Milania Giudice arrested and charged with simple assault in May
Milania Giudice was arrested and charged with one count of simple assault purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury. The arrest occurred in May 2026 according to court records.
Police report indicates Milania Giudice experienced mental breakdown with suicidal thoughts
A police report following the September 23 airport incident documented that Milania Giudice was experiencing a mental breakdown and had expressed suicidal thoughts. This information was noted by officers who were attempting to get her cooperation to travel to a treatment facility.
Victoria Zardoya, friend of Milania Giudice, died in fatal fall in July
Victoria Zardoya, age 20 and a close friend of Milania Giudice since childhood, died in July 2026 after a fatal fall while exploring the historic Fort Dade ruins on Egmont Key off the coast of Florida. Zardoya was a fellow University of Tampa student. This loss was identified as significant psychological trauma contributing to Milania's subsequent mental health crisis.
Milania Giudice encountered at Tampa International Airport on September 23
Police responded to an incident at Tampa International Airport on September 23 involving Milania Giudice, a 20-year-old University of Tampa student and daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice. Officers found Milania in an agitated state, arguing with her mother Teresa and older sister Gia Giudice about boarding a flight. Police bodycam footage captured the confrontation and was later released publicly.
Teresa Giudice claims daughter Milania had fentanyl in her system
During the airport incident on September 23, Teresa Giudice told police officers that her daughter Milania had fentanyl in her system. Milania responded to this claim by saying she was 'laced' and referenced attending college at the University of Tampa. It is unclear whether Teresa was referring to fentanyl present at that moment or at a previous time.
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2 alternative perspectives
Arrest and Loss: Two Traumas Compound Crisis Timeline
Two major traumas—arrest and friend's death—preceded Giudice's mental health crisis.
Airport Incident Follows Mental Health Crisis and Recent Treatment
Giudice encountered at airport days after mental health crisis facility discharge, with documented suicidal ideation.