Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob StolworthySunday 24 May 2026 14:00 BSTGame of Thrones: Season 8 - trailerGame of Thrones and Skins star Hannah Murray has revealed she was hospitalised for 28 days under the Mental Health Act after experiencing a psychotic break, which she attributes to being lured into a wellness cult.Murray was introduced to an "energy healer" named Grace in 2016 while filming Detroit, who exploited her vulnerability following a nude scene, leading her to ignore early warning signs about the healer's claims.She subsequently paid £700 to another individual, Sioban, for courses such as Ritual Master Novice, Apprentice, and Magus Hermeticus, becoming addicted to the promise of healing from past hurts.Following a five-day course led by a figure named Steve, Murray became exhausted and erratic, culminating in a mental break where she experienced hallucinations and heard voices, leading to her hospitalisation.Murray's new memoir, The Make-Believe, set for release in summer 2026, will detail this "deeply personal story" about the "lure" of organisations promising wellness and preying on vulnerabilities.In fullGame of Thrones star Hannah Murray explains how she was lured into wellness cultThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in