Secret lives: Lovato opens up about mental illness

‘Heart Attack’ hit-maker shares struggles of living with bipolar disorder


Ians July 26, 2016
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LOS ANGELES: Singer Demi Lovato recently opened up about mental illness during a performance at the Democratic National Convention and called for greater access to mental health care.

“Like millions of Americans, I am living with mental illness,” variety.com quoted Lovato as saying. “But I am lucky. I had the resources and support to get treatment at a top facility. Unfortunately, too many Americans from all walks of life don’t get help, whether they fear the stigma or cannot afford treatment.”

Lovato has been open in the past about her struggles with bipolar as well as eating disorders and substance abuse. “This is not about politics. It is simply the right thing to do,” she said.

Lovato also talked about supporting Hillary Clinton. In October last year, she performed for Clinton at a rally in Des Moines.

“I stand here today as proof that you can live a normal and empowered life with mental illness. I am proud to support a presidential candidate who will fight to ensure all people with mental health conditions get the care they need to live fulfilling lives. That candidate is Hillary Clinton,” she said on stage. “Let’s make her the next president of the United States of America.”

Published in The Express Tribune, July 27th, 2016.

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