The pop superstar checked herself into the unnamed facility last week.
She is believed to be staying there for 30 days.
A source close to the family told People: “Britney just needed to focus on herself.
“Her dad being sick has taken a toll on her.
“Britney just needed to focus on herself. Her dad being sick has taken a toll on her.”
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“He nearly died and actually had another surgery a few weeks ago. He’s not doing well.
“They’re so close and it has been a lot.”
The insider added that there is nothing “dramatic” going on with the music icon, simply saying she needs time to focus on herself.
SUPPORT: Britney has been looking after her father (Pic: INSTAGRAM)
TIME OUT: Britney has checked into a mental health facility (Pic: GETTY)
CONCERN: Britney Spears father is said to be of poor health (Pic: INSTAGRAM)
As reports of Britney’s decision to seek professional support broke, the Work Bitch singer took to Instagram to share a telling quote.
The upload read: “Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit.”
Alongside the image, Britney added: “We all need to take time for a little ‘me time’.”
In January this year Britney cancelled her second Las Vegas residency, Domination, due to her father undergoing a serious operation.
AXED: Britney Spears pulled the plug on her Domination show (Pic: GETTY)
BREAKING HER SILENCE: Britney shared this quote online (Pic: INSTAGRAM)
SUPPORT: Britney Spears poses with boyfriend Sam (Pic: GETTY)
In a statment shared on Instagram, the mum of two said: “I am dedicating my focus and energy to care for my family.
“We have a very special relationship and I want to be with my family at this time just like they have always been there for me.”
She added: “A couple of months ago, my father was hospitalised and almost died.
“We’re all so grateful that he came out of it alive, but he still has a long road ahead of him.
“I had to make the difficult decision to put my full focus and energy on my family at this time. I hope you can all understand.”
