Jason Russell, Invisible Children co-founder and two-time viral video star — first for KONY 2012, and second for the naked, public meltdown that followed — may remain in the hospital for several months according to his wife, Danica.

In a new statement posted on the Invisible Children blog, Danica reveals that Jason is suffering from “brief reactive psychosis, an acute state brought on by the extreme exhaustion, stress and dehydration,” and that he “will remain, under hospital care for a number of weeks; and after that, the recovery process could take months before he is fully able to step back into his role with Invisible Children.”

Let’s hope Jason makes a full-recovery!

– Jennifer Kamm

More Jason Russell News

1. KONY Filmmaker Jason Russell Isn’t A Criminal — He Needs Mental Help, Police Say
2. http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2012/03/19/jason-russell-arrested-kony-2012/
3. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell’s Shocking Naked Rampage Video Revealed

Although it’s hard to believe that KONY 2012 filmmaker Jason Russell was clear-headed when he was picked up by San Diego police for allegedly vandalizing cars and engaging in public masturbation last Thursday, police say that had the 33-year-old been found under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he definitely would have gone to jail.

“It’s our belief that a medical condition would explain his irrational behavior as opposed to criminal intent,” police Lieutenant Andrea Brown said. “If we thought he was under the influence, we wouldn’t have taken him to a hospital — we would have taken him to jail.”

It is not known if Jason is still at the hospital. In an earlier statement, Invisible Children’s CEO Ben Keesey said, “He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better. The past two weeks have taken a severe emotional toll on all of us, Jason especially, and that toll manifested itself in an unfortunate incident yesterday.”

– Jennifer Kamm

More Kony 2012:

1. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell: The Real Reason Behind His Shocking Sexual Misconduct
2. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell Arrested For Shocking Sexual Misconduct
3. Glenn Close Doesn’t Support KONY 2012 Campaign: ‘The US Should Not Be The Policemen Of The World’

It’s been a strange and confusing turn of events for documentary filmmaker, Jason Russell, but luckily, his bizarre behavior won’t have any long-term consequences. After a new video detailing his strange naked outburst was released over the weekend, many people are wondering why the 33-year-old was only detained, not arrested.

“Due to the nature of the detention, he was not arrested,” Lt. Andra Brown said. “During the evaluation we learned we probably needed to take him to a medical facility because of statements he was saying.”

Jason’s wife, Danica Russell, blamed the incident on “exhaustion and dehydration” and insisted that Jason has never had a substance abuse or alcohol problem. So what did cause Jason to snap? An expert on The Today Show thinks stress due to his new-found fame. “Someone who is under tremendous scrutiny… that is a lot of pressure.”

– Jennifer Kamm

More Jason Russell News

1. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell’s Shocking Naked Rampage Video Revealed
2. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell: The Real Reason Behind His Shocking Sexual Misconduct
3. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell Arrested For Shocking Sexual Misconduct

Jason Russell gained quick fame as the leader of viral campaign Kony 2012, but he received infamy just as quickly for a naked meltdown he had in San Diego on March 16. TMZ has released a video of his outburst, and it is truly shocking!

Jason’s wife has said his rampage was triggered by dehydration and exhaustion, and the incident has left him hospitalized and under mental health supervision. After seeing this shocking video, we’re not surprised he’s receiving treatment! We wish Jason a speedy recovery.

Does this outburst change the way you feel about Kony 2012, HollywoodLifers?

– William Earl

More Kony 2012:

1. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell: The Real Reason Behind His Shocking Sexual Misconduct
2. ‘Kony 2012′ Leader Jason Russell Arrested For Shocking Sexual Misconduct
3. Glenn Close Doesn’t Support KONY 2012 Campaign: ‘The US Should Not Be The Policemen Of The World’

Jason Russell shocked the world when he stripped down in public, started running around and then masturbating in San Diego March 16, but the Invisible Children co-founder wasn’t getting off on the experience — he was having an emotional breakdown, his wife Danica Russell says.

“[Jason] did some irrational things brought on by extreme exhaustion and dehydration,” Danica reveals.

She goes on to explain, “We thought a few thousand people would see the film, but in less than a week, millions of people around the world saw it. While that attention was great for raising awareness about Joseph Kony, it also brought a lot of attention to Jason — and, because of how personal the film is, many of the attacks against it were also very personal, and Jason took them very hard.”

Jason’s film, “Kony 2012,” has had more than 80 million views in less than a month, thanks to tons of celebrity support and news pick ups. However, as well as the film did, the experience was emotionally destructive for the dad and husband.

Thankfully, officials aren’t pressing charges on Jason’s misconduct because he was ill when it occurred. We hope he gets the help he needs.

Does this incident change how you feel about Kony 2012?

After doing so much good, Invisible Children co-founder and the man behind “Kony 2012” Jason Russell fell apart emotionally and wound up stripping, reportedly masturbating and vandalizing cars in the streets of San Diego March 15, reports TMZ. 

“We detained Jason Russell for indecent exposure at around 3 PM on March 15. One of our officers spoke with him,” Officer Frank Cali exclusively tells HollywoodLife.com.

TMZ reports, “Russell was dancing around the Intersection of Ingraham and Riviera wearing ‘speedo-like underwear’ … and eventually removed the underwear and began to make sexual gestures.”

The CEO of Invisible Children, Ben Keesey, released a statement explaining that the craziness of the last couple weeks, and the wild success of ‘Kony 2012,’ caused Jason to have an emotional breakdown.

“Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalized yesterday suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, and malnutrition,” he said. “He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better. The past two weeks have taken a severe emotional toll on all of us, Jason especially, and that toll manifested itself in an unfortunate incident yesterday.”

“Jason’s passion and his work have done so much to help so many, and we are devastated to see him dealing with this personal health issue. We will always love and support Jason, and we ask that you give his entire family privacy during this difficult time.”

This is shocking news, indeed. What do you think about what happened? Does it change your outlook on ‘Kony 2012′?

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Click here to read the reason behind Jason’s misconduct!

If this is the first time you’re reading the name Joseph Kony, you probably haven’t spent too much time on Twitter in the past 24 hours. Oprah, Rihanna, Justin Bieber and virtually every other celebrity on the planet has been tweeting about the Ugandan terrorist, who is now the subject of a 27-minute film produced by Invisible Children Inc. Directed by Jason Russell, the viral sensation is actually a campaign to “raise support for [Joseph Kony's] arrest and set a precedent for international justice.”

Here’s what celebrities are saying about ‘Kony 2012,’ and the ‘Stop Kony’ movement in general:

Nina Dobrev: “I’m going to ask EVERY PERSON WHO FOLLOWS ME to Please watch this video. Its incredibly important, I know that every one of you will be effected by its message. I wont even have to ask you to RT because I know you will. #stopkony and save the children. I’ve got close to 1.9 Million followers, if you all watch this and help in the smallest way it will make the BIGGEST LIFE SAVING DIFFERENCE.”

Ian Somerhalder: “thank you @ninadobrev! I Just watched this. IF there is 1 thing you do today: PLS WATCH THIS & RT – it just changed my world.”

Rihanna: “#KONY2012 Spread the word!!! PLEASE go to Invisiblechildren.com Even if its 10 minutes… Trust me, you NEED to know about this! #1LOVE”

Oprah: “Thanks tweeps for sending me info about ending #LRAviolence . I am aware. Have supported with $’s and voice and will not stop.#KONY2012.”

Kylie Jenner: “Everyone needs to watch this. RT this please.”

Jon Chu (retweeted by Justin Bieber): “#Kony2012 is number 1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide!! See why… It might change ur life.”

To find out more about the “Stop Kony” movement, watch the “Kony 2012″ video below and click here to sign the pledge.

Click here to view the embedded video.